Halloween Pumpkin Bread Truffles
Delightful bite-sized truffles made from moist pumpkin bread and creamy frosting, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup white chocolate or candy melts for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- Combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Once the pumpkin bread is cool, crumble it into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix well until fully combined and smooth.
- Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring in between until smooth.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the coated truffles back onto the parchment-lined sheet and add any desired toppings before the chocolate sets.
- Allow the coating to set in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chill properly to ensure truffles hold their shape. Experiment with various coatings and flavors!