In preparation for a pumpkin party tomorrow night, I had to come up with something seasonal and something very much of a treat - Pumpkin Truffles! These little treasures provide spice, creaminess, and smooth chocolate all at once. You will fall for them after one bite!
They are so simple, yet involve a bit of labor and 'chill time', so I did them in steps, over the course of two nights.
Here's all that you need:
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 confectioners sugar
1 cup cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Melting chocolate to dip
First step:
Beat first four ingredients until well blended. Chill until firmed up. Roll into 1" balls using hands. Set on wax paper and chill (I let mine sit over night like this).
Step two:
Dip balls, one at a time into the melted chocolate to coat completely, place on wax paper to dry. Tip: use toothpicks to handle the balls - it works better than forks or anything else that I've tried to dip. Let dry completely.
Pop one in your mouth and enjoy! Or, if you are like me, I have to break everything in half. That way, I can drag it out and enjoy it twice as long!
