No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls
These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are the perfect fall treat! A creamy pumpkin filling is mixed with graham cracker crumbs and coated in a smooth white chocolate shell, drizzled with orange icing for a fun touch. With no baking required, these bite-sized treats are an easy, delicious way to enjoy the flavors of autumn. They’re ideal for fall parties, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just a simple snack!
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz block of light cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- 10 graham crackers finely crushed
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Optional: Crushed graham crackers for topping
- Optional: Caramel drizzle or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor, crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, graham cracker crumbs, and powdered sugar. Stir until smooth.
- Add the pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir until fully combined.
- Place the bowl in the freezer for about 1 hour to firm up the mixture.
- Once chilled, use your hands to roll the mixture into small balls (about 20).
- Place the balls on a baking sheet or plate and freeze for an additional 30 minutes to firm them up further.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip each cheesecake ball into the white chocolate mixture, ensuring it’s completely coated.
- Place the dipped balls back on the baking sheet and top with crushed graham crackers, caramel drizzle, or sprinkles if desired.
- Refrigerate the coated cheesecake balls for about 1 hour until the white chocolate hardens.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- To make the recipe vegan, substitute the cream cheese and white chocolate with vegan alternatives.
- Add extra pumpkin pie spice for more depth of flavor.
- These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer for easy snacking.
- These also make a great addition to fall parties, Thanksgiving desserts, or a sweet Halloween treat!