Pumpkin Pie Truffles

Health score
31%
Pumpkin Pie Truffles
31 min.
1
2803kcal

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If you're looking to impress your friends and family with a delightful dessert that's both festive and indulgent, look no further than these luscious Pumpkin Pie Truffles. Perfectly capturing the spirit of fall, these sweet treats combine the rich, creamy flavors of white chocolate and pumpkin with the warm spices of cinnamon and ginger. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, reminiscent of your favorite pumpkin pie, but in an effortless truffle form!

What makes these truffles truly irresistible is the crunchy texture provided by the toasted pecans and crushed gingersnaps, creating a delicious contrast to the smooth, creamy filling. The process is simple and straightforward, allowing you to whip up a batch that’s ready to wow at any gathering—be it a holiday celebration, a cozy autumn soirée, or just a sweet treat to enjoy at home.

In just 31 minutes, you can prepare these delightful confections, and with a chilling time of only 3 hours, they're surprisingly quick to make. Plus, they're easy to store in the fridge for up to a week, making them the perfect make-ahead dessert. Indulge in the rich flavors and warm spices of the season with these delectable Pumpkin Pie Truffles that are sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • ounce chocolate baking bars white chopped
  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoons butter 
  •  gingersnaps with nabisco) crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup pumpkin unsweetened canned
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Saut pecans in 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until toasted. Cool completely. Pulse pecans in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. Combine chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter in a glass bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute; stir until smooth. Stir in pumpkin, next 5 ingredients, and 1/2 cup pecans. Chill 3 hours or until almost firm.
  3. Combine remaining 1/2 cup pecans and crushed gingersnaps in shallow dish. Shape pumpkin mixture into 1" balls; roll in pecan mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2803kcal
Protein3.86%
Fat59.63%
Carbs36.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
185
Glycemic Load
94.16
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
45.050869485606%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
11.71mg
Delphinidin
7.94mg
Catechin
7.89mg
Epigallocatechin
6.14mg
Epicatechin
0.89mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
2.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2802.97kcal
140.15%
Fat:191.72g
294.96%
Saturated Fat:73.97g
462.33%
Carbohydrates:264.14g
88.05%
Net Carbohydrates:249.46g
90.71%
Sugar:211.69g
235.21%
Cholesterol:137.93mg
45.98%
Sodium:1119.19mg
48.66%
Alcohol:0.69g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Protein:27.95g
55.91%
Manganese:6.34mg
317.15%
Vitamin A:10715.36IU
214.31%
Copper:1.71mg
85.67%
Phosphorus:786.5mg
78.65%
Vitamin B1:1.01mg
67.05%
Calcium:613.73mg
61.37%
Vitamin B2:1.03mg
60.46%
Fiber:14.68g
58.73%
Magnesium:206.82mg
51.71%
Zinc:7.15mg
47.67%
Iron:8.42mg
46.76%
Potassium:1464.9mg
41.85%
Vitamin E:5.96mg
39.74%
Vitamin K:39.08µg
37.22%
Vitamin B5:2.86mg
28.57%
Selenium:18.9µg
27%
Vitamin B3:5.32mg
26.59%
Folate:103.4µg
25.85%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
22.92%
Vitamin B12:1.34µg
22.36%
Vitamin C:4.95mg
6%
Source:My Recipes