Ingredients
For the pumpkin truffles:
- 4 ounces (115g) good quality white chocolate
- 1/3 cup (80g) pure pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups (195g) graham cracker crumbs
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Mini chocolate chips (optional – for decorating)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: Melt the white chocolate in your microwave or over a double boiler until smooth. Set the melted chocolate aside for 5 to 10 minutes to cool slightly to avoid curdling the pumpkin mixture.
- Make the pumpkin mixture: In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon) until well combined, creating a spiced base for the truffles.
- Combine chocolate and pumpkin: Add the cooled melted chocolate to the pumpkin mixture and stir thoroughly to incorporate the chocolate evenly.
- Fold in graham cracker crumbs: Gradually fold in the graham cracker crumbs until you achieve a thick, soft dough that can be easily shaped.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the truffle dough for 1-2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop and roll into balls.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar coating: In a shallow bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together until evenly combined.
- Shape and coat truffles: Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them between your hands to form smooth balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat fully.
- Decorate (optional): To make pumpkin-like ridges, gently press a toothpick or skewer around the sides of each truffle. Press a mini chocolate chip into the top for the ‘stem’.
- Store and serve: Keep the truffles refrigerated until ready to enjoy to maintain their shape and freshness.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid extra sugars and spices.
- Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly before mixing to prevent cooking the pumpkin.
- Adjust the pumpkin pie spice to your preference; cinnamon alone works well too.
- Graham cracker crumbs add texture; substitute with gluten-free crumbs if needed.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian