Description
Irresistible Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites dance with autumn’s warmth, blending creamy richness and seasonal spices into perfect bite-sized indulgence. Guests will crave these delightful morsels that promise pure comfort in one delectable small treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Flavor Enhancers and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) melted chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Blend cream cheese and pumpkin puree in a large mixing bowl until silky and uniform, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and aromatic spices, stirring thoroughly to create a harmonious filling mixture.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the mixture to solidify and develop richer flavors.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out uniform rounds of the chilled mixture and gently shape into compact spheres.
- Carefully roll each pumpkin cheesecake sphere through finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Optional: Delicately drizzle melted chocolate over the coated spheres for an enhanced visual and taste dimension.
- Place the prepared bites on a parchment-lined tray and return to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to fully set and stabilize their shape.
- Serve chilled, presenting these delectable mini desserts as an elegant and indulgent treat for gatherings or personal enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and reduce sugar amounts to create a lighter, more diet-friendly version of these bite-sized treats.
- Enhance texture by freezing the balls for a firmer, ice cream-like consistency that provides a delightful contrast to the creamy filling.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of chocolate drizzle to create a sophisticated flavor profile that balances the sweetness of the pumpkin cheesecake bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg