Description
No bake pumpkin cheesecake balls are a simple, delicious dessert perfect for fall and holiday gatherings. They require no baking and are easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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, mixing until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Add Graham Crackers: Stir in the crushed graham crackers until the mixture thickens and holds together. The graham crackers add structure, so if the mixture is too soft, you can add a little more until it reaches the right consistency.
- Chill the Mixture: Once mixed, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours. This helps firm up the mixture, making it easier to shape the balls.
- Shape the Balls: Once chilled, use a spoon or cookie scoop to form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Place them on a lined baking sheet or plate.
- Optional Coatings: If you want to add a coating, dip each ball into melted chocolate or roll in chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or even crushed graham crackers.
- Chill Again: After shaping and coating, refrigerate the balls for an additional 30 minutes to an hour before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese.
- If the mixture is too sticky, chill it longer before shaping.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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