Description
These Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Truffles combine creamy pumpkin, warm spices, and gooey caramel in a bite-sized, no-bake treat. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy night in, they’re easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 18 soft caramels (about 120g)
- 12 oz white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
- Extra pumpkin pie spice, optional, for dusting
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Measure and prepare all ingredients, ensuring pumpkin purée is well-drained if watery.
- In a medium bowl, beat together pumpkin purée, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth. Add graham cracker crumbs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until a soft, dough-like texture forms. If too sticky, add more crumbs as needed.
- Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into 18 balls (about 1-inch each). Flatten each ball, press a soft caramel into the center, and wrap the dough around it to seal. Roll gently to smooth and place on the lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the tray of truffles for 15 minutes to firm up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place back on parchment. While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice if desired.
- Let truffles set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate is firm. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
If your pumpkin mixture is too sticky, add more graham cracker crumbs. Chill truffles before dipping for best results. For gluten-free, use GF graham crackers; for dairy-free, use vegan cream cheese and dairy-free chocolate. Truffles freeze well for up to 2 months. Work in batches to keep truffles firm while dipping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: pumpkin, caramel, truffles, fall dessert, no-bake, Thanksgiving, Halloween, easy treats, pumpkin pie, salted caramel