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No-bake pumpkin cheesecake balls coated in white chocolate on a kitchen counter

Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls Recipe

These no-bake pumpkin cheesecake balls are the ultimate fall dessert. Creamy, spiced, and coated in white chocolate, they taste like mini pumpkin cheesecakes without needing an oven. Perfect for Thanksgiving, fall parties, or make-ahead treats that store beautifully in the freezer.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill & Set Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 130kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Hand mixer or stand mixer For mixing cream cheese and pumpkin filling
  • 1 Cookie scoop To portion uniform cheesecake balls
  • 1 Microwave-safe bowl For melting white chocolate
  • 1 Fork For dipping balls into coating
  • 1 Baking sheet For chilling and freezing
  • 1 Parchment paper To prevent sticking
  • 1 Shallow dish Optional; for rolling in graham crackers

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Cheesecake Balls

  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree Use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness

For the Coating

  • 12 ounces White chocolate Chopped or chips
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut oil Or shortening for smoother coating
  • Crushed graham crackers Optional; for rolling
  • White chocolate drizzle Optional; for garnish

Instructions

  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well.
  • Fold in pumpkin puree until fully combined and smooth.
  • Whisk together spices and salt, then add to pumpkin mixture; stir to combine. Chill 30 minutes.
  • Roll mixture into small balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze 1 hour.
  • Melt white chocolate with coconut oil in microwave; stir until smooth.
  • Dip each frozen ball into melted chocolate; set on parchment paper.
  • Optional: Sprinkle graham crumbs or drizzle with extra chocolate before coating sets.
  • Chill until firm and serve cold.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1600IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.3mg