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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls served on a white plate, coated with graham cracker crumbs for a festive fall treat.
Callie Brooks

Pumpkin Cheese Balls Recipe

These creamy, spiced pumpkin cheese balls are the perfect bite-sized fall dessert. Quick to make and festively delicious, they're ideal for Thanksgiving, autumn parties, or a cozy seasonal treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 18 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • green candy melts or chocolate (optional, for decoration)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • refrigerator
  • cookie scoop or spoon
  • tray or plate

Method
 

  1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until creamy.
  3. Gently fold in whipped cream until well combined but fluffy.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour until firm.
  5. Roll chilled mixture into 1-inch balls using your hands or a scoop.
  6. Roll each ball in graham cracker crumbs until fully coated.
  7. Refrigerate the coated balls for 30 minutes to set.
  8. Optionally drizzle with melted chocolate or decorate with candy melts as pumpkin stems.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1050IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Chill the mixture before rolling to prevent sticking. Do not overmix the whipped cream to maintain a light texture. Decorate with green candy melts for a pumpkin look. Substitute graham crackers with gingersnaps for added spice. Store in an airtight container and serve cold.

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