Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls Recipe
These Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are a delightful autumn treat bursting with warm spices and creamy pumpkin flavor. Perfectly bite-sized and quick to prepare without using the oven, they are ideal for last-minute gatherings, cozy nights in, or festive fall celebrations. Rich and creamy with a nostalgic pumpkin pie crust coating, these cheesecake balls will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend everything until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up the mixture, making it easier to roll into balls.
- Shape the Balls: Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the mixture, then roll each portion between your palms to form smooth, even balls.
- Coat the Balls: Spread graham cracker crumbs on a shallow plate. Roll each pumpkin cheesecake ball in the crumbs until fully coated, adding a delightful crunch reminiscent of pumpkin pie crust.
- Final Chill: Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow them to set perfectly.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Chill the mixture before rolling to hold shape better and prevent sticking.
- Don’t skip coating the balls with graham cracker crumbs for added texture and authenticity.
- These cheesecake balls can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Adjust powdered sugar quantity to taste for desired sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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