Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls Recipe
Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls are a quick and creamy fall dessert that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin pie with smooth cheesecake, without any baking required. Perfect for parties, snacks, or an effortless festive treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar, or to taste
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (use gluten-free if desired)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Coatings
- Crushed nuts (pecans, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds)
- Mini chocolate chips
- Extra graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Mix the Cream Cheese and Pumpkin: Soften the cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Sweeteners and Spices: Gradually add the powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract to the creamy mixture. Blend until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Incorporate the Graham Cracker Crumbs: Fold in the graham cracker crumbs until evenly distributed, helping the mixture firm up for shaping.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the mixture for easy rolling.
- Shape and Coat the Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, shape the mixture into bite-sized balls. Roll each ball in your chosen coatings, such as extra graham cracker crumbs, chopped nuts, or mini chocolate chips.
- Final Chill and Serve: Place the coated cheesecake balls on a lined tray and chill until firm, about another 30 minutes. Once set, they are ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Soften cream cheese properly to avoid lumps and ease mixing.
- Taste the mixture before chilling and adjust powdered sugar for desired sweetness.
- Do not skip chilling — it is essential for shaping and flavor melding.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform, neat cheesecake balls.
- Experiment with various coatings to add texture and decorative flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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