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Irresistible Pumpkin Cheese Balls Recipe

Irresistible Pumpkin Cheese Balls Recipe
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These Irresistible Pumpkin Cheese Balls are a delightful fall and Thanksgiving treat combining creamy pumpkin and cream cheese with warm spices and a crunchy graham cracker coating. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy evenings, these bite-sized balls offer a sweet, spiced flavor that’s both comforting and festive.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 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 Coating and Decoration

  • White chocolate chips or almond bark for coating
  • Crushed nuts, sprinkles, or cinnamon sugar for decoration

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and pumpkin purée. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
  2. Add flavorings: Stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon until the mixture becomes creamy and uniformly spiced.
  3. Thicken: Fold in the crushed graham crackers gradually until the mixture firms up to a consistency that can be shaped. If the mixture feels too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes before proceeding.
  4. Shape: Using about one tablespoon of the mixture, scoop and carefully roll into smooth balls. Place each ball on a parchment-lined tray to prevent sticking.
  5. Coat and decorate: Roll each pumpkin cheese ball in additional crushed graham crackers or dip in melted white chocolate or almond bark. Decorate with optional crushed nuts, sprinkles, or a dusting of cinnamon sugar as desired.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate the prepared cheese balls for at least 30 minutes to set before serving. This chilling step enhances firmness and flavor melding.

Notes

  • Use canned pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid excess sweetness and added spices.
  • Maple syrup can be substituted with honey for a different natural sweetness.
  • Chilling the mixture helps achieve the perfect consistency for shaping the balls.
  • White chocolate coating is optional but adds a deliciously creamy exterior.
  • These cheese balls are best served cold and kept refrigerated until just before serving.

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