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Pumpkin Pie Truffles Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 48 truffles
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delightful and festive Pumpkin Pie Truffles combine creamy pumpkin spice fudge with a white chocolate coating and colorful drizzles, perfect for holiday treats or special occasions. These bite-sized truffles are rich, flavorful, and easy to make, featuring classic pumpkin pie spices blended into a smooth fudge base, then dipped and decorated with white, dark, and orange chocolate melts for a festive touch.

Ingredients

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Fudge Base

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup canned 100% pumpkin puree
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice

Mix-ins

  • 3 cups white chocolate morsels
  • 20 regular sized marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coating and Decoration

  • 24 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers
  • 4 ounces Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers
  • 4 ounces Wilton orange melting wafers

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fudge Base: In a large pot, combine the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy whipping cream, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, kosher salt, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and allspice. Stir the mixture well and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Continue boiling for 8-10 minutes, ensuring the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
  2. Add Chocolate and Marshmallows: Immediately stir in the white chocolate morsels, marshmallows, and vanilla extract until fully melted and incorporated. The mixture will become thick and dull in appearance. Transfer the fudge to a mixing bowl and beat with a hand-held mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  3. Chill the Fudge: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the fudge to set for approximately 60 minutes, allowing it to firm up enough for shaping.
  4. Shape the Truffles: Using a small scoop or tablespoon, portion the fudge into individual balls. Roll each ball between your hands to form smooth, round truffles. Place them on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour to firm up before dipping.
  5. Melt the White Chocolate Coating: Melt the 24 ounces of Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers according to package instructions, typically using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Keep the chocolate smooth and fluid for dipping.
  6. Dip the Truffles: Using a toothpick, dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, tapping the side of the bowl to remove excess coating. Place the dipped truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
  7. Prepare the Decorative Drizzles: Melt the dark chocolate wafers and the orange melting wafers separately according to package directions. Spoon each melted chocolate into separate zipper-lock bags, snip off the corners, and drizzle the dark and orange chocolate over the white-coated truffles for a festive design.
  8. Final Chill: Refrigerate the decorated truffles to allow the chocolate coatings and drizzles to fully set, enhancing flavor and texture. Serve chilled for best taste and appearance.

Notes

  • Minimize mess by lining your prep surfaces with parchment paper when dipping truffles into melted chocolate—it makes cleanup much easier.
  • For convenience, you can substitute the individual spices with 3 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice mix.
  • If your truffles aren’t perfectly round after scooping, gently shape them by hand before freezing on the baking sheet.
  • You can substitute milk or dark chocolate candy coating for the white chocolate wafers; this will slightly alter the flavor but still pair nicely with pumpkin.
  • Alternatively, skip the chocolate drizzle decorations and sprinkle crushed gingersnap cookies or graham cracker crumbs immediately after dipping in white chocolate for extra texture.
  • Store pumpkin pie truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze them for up to two months for longer storage.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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