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White Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

These creamy and spiced White Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles are the perfect fall treat, quick to make and ideal for sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 36 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Truffle Mixture
  • 8 oz white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate, divided Reserve 3 oz for coating
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree Not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or 1/4 tsp cinnamon + pinch each of nutmeg and ginger)
  • 1 pinch salt
Optional Coatings
  • Extra melted white chocolate, crushed graham crackers, finely chopped toasted pecans, cocoa powder, or festive sprinkles Choose your preferred coating

Method
 

Melt Chocolate
  1. Melt 5 oz of the white chocolate using a microwave in 20-second bursts or over a double boiler. Let cool slightly.
Make Pumpkin Mixture
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Pour the cooled melted white chocolate into the pumpkin mixture. Fold in powdered sugar gradually until the mixture is thick and scoopable.
Chill Mixture
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
Form Truffles
  1. Scoop out portions and roll into smooth balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Set Truffles
  1. Chill truffles in the freezer for 15 minutes or in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Coat Truffles
  1. Melt the reserved white chocolate until smooth and dip each truffle, tapping off excess. Sprinkle with toppings if desired.
Store
  1. Let the coating set and store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

You can add variations like more pumpkin spice, semisweet chocolate coating, or a boozy touch with bourbon. Keep filling firm with additional powdered sugar if needed.