Description
These no-bake pumpkin cheesecake balls are the ultimate fall treat—rich, creamy, spiced just right, and totally hassle-free. No oven needed, just delicious seasonal flavor packed into bite-sized indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese at room temperature or microwave for 10 seconds.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, pumpkin puree, vanilla, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in graham cracker crumbs until mixture reaches a dough-like consistency.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined sheet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Optional: Roll balls in chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or more graham crumbs for extra texture.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative. Use gluten-free graham crackers if needed. These can be made ahead and stored up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pumpkin, cheesecake, no-bake, fall dessert, cream cheese