Description
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are rich, spiced, and coated in white chocolate—perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering. A no-bake dessert bite that’s creamy, cozy, and full of autumn flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups white chocolate chips (high-quality, e.g., Ghirardelli)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2/3 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1½ cups gingersnap crumbs
12 oz white almond bark (for coating)
1 cup orange candy melts (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
Melt White Chocolate Chips:
In a heat-safe bowl, microwave white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Set aside.
Make Cheesecake Base:
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium-high speed for 1½–2 minutes until smooth.
Add Pumpkin and Spice:
Mix in pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until fully combined.
Add Dry Ingredients:
Stir in graham cracker and gingersnap crumbs just until combined.
Incorporate Chocolate:
Mix in the melted white chocolate chips. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Shape the Balls:
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet. Chill for an additional 30 minutes.
Coat in Almond Bark:
Melt almond bark in 30-second intervals until smooth. Dip chilled balls into coating using a fork, letting excess drip off. Transfer to a clean parchment-lined baking sheet and let harden completely.
Drizzle with Candy Melts (optional):
Melt orange candy melts in a small bowl. Use a spoon, piping bag, or fork to drizzle over coated balls. Let set until completely hardened.
Notes
Use Pure Pumpkin: Not pumpkin pie filling.
Too Soft to Roll? Add 2 more tablespoons of gingersnap crumbs and chill longer.
Coating Too Thick? Reheat almond bark in 15-second intervals if needed.
No Almond Bark? Substitute white chocolate or candy melts.
Make Ahead: These freeze well—perfect for prepping ahead of the holidays!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
