No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls Recipe
Delightful no-bake pumpkin cheesecake balls are creamy, spiced, and coated in melted white chocolate with a crunchy pecan finish. Perfect as a festive treat or easy dessert that requires no oven time and minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 package graham crackers, crushed
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 package (8 oz / 225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Topping
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, canned pumpkin, softened cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth and fully combined.
- Shape the Balls: Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prepare for chilling.
- Freeze Until Firm: Place the baking sheet with the cheesecake balls into the freezer for about 30 minutes to help them hold their shape firmly.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips by microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the chocolate is smooth and glossy.
- Coat & Decorate: Dip each chilled cheesecake ball into the melted white chocolate, then immediately sprinkle with chopped pecans to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Chill & Set: Return the coated balls to the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes until the chocolate coating is fully set and firm, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop to create uniform cheesecake balls for even coating and presentation.
- Store the cheesecake balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative and ensure white chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- If white chocolate chips are not available, milk or dark chocolate can be used for coating as a tasty variation.
- Chopped pecans can be replaced with other nuts like walnuts or almonds, or omitted for a nut-free option.
