How adorable would these pumpkin pie truffles look at the dessert table?
I love making truffles because you can pack a whole bunch of flavor into a tiny bite-sized treat. Perfect if you are watching your waistline and don't want to indulge in a whole slice (or 3) of pie, but still want to satisfy that sweet tooth. These truffles contain all the pumpkin pie goodness your heart desires in one little bite- the creamy pumpkin filling, the warm Fall spices, even the graham crackers! They're all in there, enrobed in a decadent coating of chocolate. Mmmmm...
makes about 18 truffles
Ingredients
1/2 cup white chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs, plus 1 tbsp
1 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 tbsp powdered sugar
6 oz chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Melt white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for 45 seconds, then in 15 second intervals, until completely melted.
2. In a food processor, combine white chocolate, pumpkin puree, 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese and powdered sugar. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill mixture for at least 2 hours.
3. Roll the chilled mixture into 1 inch balls, place on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze for about 15 minutes.
4. Melt chocolate in a double boiler. When chocolate has melted, dip truffles into chocolate using a fork or toothpicks and return to baking sheet. Immediately garnish with reserved graham cracker crumbs and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
