Description
Irresistible no-bake pumpkin cheese balls perfect for fall and Thanksgiving. These creamy, spiced bites combine pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and graham crackers for a festive and easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (plus more for rolling)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: White chocolate chips or almond bark for coating
- Optional: Crushed nuts, sprinkles, or cinnamon sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and pumpkin purée. Mix until smooth.
- Add flavorings: Stir in maple syrup, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon until creamy.
- Thicken: Fold in crushed graham crackers until mixture firms up. Chill for 15–20 minutes if too soft.
- Shape: Scoop about 1 tablespoon and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Coat and decorate: Roll in more crushed graham crackers or dip in melted white chocolate. Add sprinkles, nuts, or cinnamon sugar if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If the mixture is too sticky, chill before shaping.
- Crushed gingersnaps or vanilla wafers can replace graham crackers.
- Dairy-free cream cheese works well for a dairy-free option.
- Decorate seasonally with sprinkles, nuts, or melted chocolate drizzle.
- Freeze for up to 2 months; thaw in fridge before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball