Description
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are a delicious, creamy, and festive dessert perfect for fall gatherings. Combining smooth cream cheese, rich pumpkin puree, and warm pumpkin spice, these bite-sized treats require no baking and can be customized with various coatings like chocolate drizzle or chopped nuts. Easy to prepare and store, they are ideal for make-ahead parties and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Base and Coating
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- Optional toppings: melted chocolate, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Add Graham Crackers: Stir in the crushed graham crackers until the mixture thickens and holds together. Add more graham crackers if the mixture is too soft for shaping.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for 1-2 hours to firm it up, making it easier to shape.
- Shape the Balls: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form the mixture into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a lined baking sheet or plate.
- Optional Coatings: Dip each ball into melted chocolate or roll in chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or crushed graham crackers to add texture and flavor.
- Chill Again: Refrigerate the shaped and coated cheesecake balls for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving to let them set.
Notes
- Use high-quality cream cheese and pumpkin puree for the best flavor.
- If the mixture is too soft, add more crushed graham crackers or chill longer.
- Store cheesecake balls in a single layer with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- These can be made ahead and refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free crackers or cookies.
- To serve easily, insert decorative toothpicks or place in mini cupcake liners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no bake, pumpkin cheesecake, cheesecake balls, fall dessert, pumpkin spice dessert, easy dessert, party bites
