How to Make Pumpkin Truffles

Enjoy pumpkin pie in a single bite, covered by delicious dark chocolate. These Pumpkin Truffles are the perfect fall treat!

Original post: August 2018 | Updated: September 2020

Every year after our Thanksgiving feast, I cut myself a teeny tiny slice of pumpkin pie. I enjoy it, but an entire piece can be too much. Which is why I love pumpkin desserts with minimal bits of pumpkin.

Pumpkin Truffles have the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor. They are a perfect replacement for pumpkin pie for people like myself who may not love eating big helpings.

If you are looking for a toned-down version of pumpkin pie that you can easily eat in a single bite, these truffles need to be put on your fall menu pronto!

I love coating them with a really good quality dark chocolate, but almond bark or white chocolate taste great, too.

THIS EASY TUTORIAL WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN TRUFFLES!

HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN TRUFFLES

STEP 1

Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), combine the cream cheese, confectioners sugar, pumpkin, 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs and pumpkin pie spice and beat until creamy.

Place bowl in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

STEP 2

Place a piece of wax paper on a baking sheet. Remove the bowl from the fridge and form the mixture into balls using your hands. They should be approximately 1 inch in diameter.

Place onto the prepared baking sheet. When all of the balls have been formed, place the baking sheet into the fridge for 20 minutes.

STEP 3

Pour the chocolate chips into a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals (stirring after each) until creamy. Add pumpkin balls to the melted chocolate and roll around until covered.

Remove with a fork and place back onto the wax paper. When finished, refrigerate for 1 hour (minimum) before serving!

RECIPE NOTES: PUMPKIN TRUFFLES

• The smaller you roll the balls of pumpkin, the easier they are to roll in the chocolate (and the easier they are to eat). Aim for a 1-inch ball, maybe even a touch smaller.
• Store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve them. The chocolate will get soft if they sit at room temperature for too long.
• Make sure you freeze the pumpkin mixture for a minimum of 20 minutes before rolling into balls, but for no longer than 30 minutes. It needs to be hard enough for rolling, but not completely frozen.
• I personally like using a really good quality chocolate (like Ghirardelli) for recipes like this one for a smoother, creamier texture.
• White chocolate or a candy coating (almond bark) would be a great replacement for dark chocolate!
• Use a fork as a dipping tool for coating the pumpkin mixture in chocolate.

DELICIOUS PUMPKIN RECIPES

I hope you enjoy these delicious pumpkin bars! Did I mention how good your house will smell while they’re baking? For more delicious pumpkin fall treats, check out these delicious recipes!

• Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Chocolate Cream Cheese Pumpkin Cake
• Pumpkin Pie Bars
• Best Pumpkin Bars
• Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake
• Pumpkin Banana Bread

PERFECT FALL TREATS

• Don’t let those delicious little pumpkin seeds go to waste. Instead put them to use for a healthy snack! Season them, roast them, they’re easy to make!
• Halloween Snack Mix is a great Fall snack to have on hand. It is perfect for a handful on the run or a great snack for kiddos after school!
• The only thing better than salted caramel apples is Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake! This is the perfect fall treat and a great way to use up any type of apples.
• Best Apple Crisp is tried, tested and NEVER fails! It is the perfect way to use up apples in the fall. It also tastes great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
• Salted Caramel Apple Cupcakes are the tastiest way to use up apples! Salted caramel oozes over apple cupcakes that are topped with apple-infused icing. These are irresistible!