Description
These Pumpkin Pie Truffles are a festive and decadent fall treat that capture the essence of pumpkin pie in every bite. Rich and creamy pumpkin-flavored fudge truffles are coated in smooth white chocolate and drizzled with dark and orange candy melts, making them perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup canned 100% pumpkin puree
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
Mix-ins
- 3 cups white chocolate morsels
- 20 regular-sized marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating and Decoration
- 24 ounce Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers
- 4 ounce Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers
- 4 ounce Wilton orange melting wafers
Instructions
- Prepare the Fudge Mixture: In a large pot, combine the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, heavy whipping cream, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, kosher salt, ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Continue boiling gently for 8-10 minutes to develop a thick, rich base. Then remove the pot from heat.
- Add White Chocolate and Marshmallows: Stir in the white chocolate morsels, regular marshmallows, and vanilla extract into the hot mixture until everything is fully melted and the mixture becomes thick and dull. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and beat with a hand-held mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth and fully combined.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the fudge mixture for about 60 minutes to allow it to firm up for easier handling.
- Form Truffles: Using a small scoop or tablespoon, portion out the chilled fudge and roll it into balls. Arrange the balls on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer for one hour to set firmly before dipping.
- Melt White Chocolate Wafers: Melt the Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers according to package instructions. Using a toothpick, dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, letting the excess drip off by tapping the side of the dish. Place the coated truffles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorate with Drizzles: Melt the Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers and Wilton orange melting wafers separately following package directions. Spoon each melted chocolate into separate ziplock bags, snip a tiny corner from each, and drizzle over the white chocolate coated truffles for a festive finish.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate the decorated truffles to allow the coatings and drizzles to set completely. Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- These truffles elegantly capture classic pumpkin pie flavors in a bite-sized dessert perfect for fall gatherings.
- Make sure to chill the fudge mixture thoroughly before rolling to achieve smooth, easy-to-handle truffles.
- Freezing the truffles before dipping helps the coatings adhere better and prevents melting.
- Use high-quality white and dark chocolate wafers for the best coating texture and taste.
- Refrigerate finished truffles to maintain shape and flavor until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 248 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 31 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg
