A no bake holiday dessert with a ‘pinch of healthy’ you can prepare a day or two in advance for your holiday menu.
Fall entertaining is easy when you can make these easy Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles a few days in advance.
October is always a very busy month. Trying to get everyone adjusted to the new school year and then preparing for Halloween can be a bit overwhelming. This is just the start of a very busy season.
My sister the cook said she’s been cooking to relieve her stress. I thought O.K., I can do that, so I started to collect a few seasonal recipes and decided to cook with pumpkin in honor of fall.
In all my years of cooking I’ve used pumpkin only to make pumpkin pie so it was time to expand my horizon. It definitely is taking my mind off the stress!
This chocolate truffle recipe is one I’ve made several times but I never used pumpkin. The warm spices with the added pumpkin give it the holiday flavors reminiscent of fall.
So glad I decided to add pumpkin to the chocolate! What a delightful surprise and burst of fall flavors.
Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
An Easy No Bake Holiday Dessert you can make a day or two in advance. Add to your holiday menu.
- Prep Time: 12-15 min.
- Cook Time: 3 min. chocolate melting
- Total Time: 2-3 hr. chill time
- Yield: 1 dozen
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbl. coconut sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (you can use any dairy or non-dairy milk)
- 8 oz. dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbs. butter, room temperature
- cocoa powder or confectioners sugar for coating
- OPTIONAL – 1-2 tbls. orange-flavored liqueur, optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine pumpkin, coconut sugar and spices. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until mixture reduces by half and pumpkin looks dry. Set aside.
- Add milk to a saucepan or measuring cup and heat on stove or microwave until the milk starts to bubble. Add the chocolate to the warm milk and let it sit for about 20 seconds then slowly stir with a silicone spatula until the chocolate is melted.
- Add the pumpkin mixture to the chocolate and whisk to combine.
- Next add the butter and if using, the liqueur. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled. (1-3 hours)
- Add parchment paper to large cookie sheet. Use a melon baller or small cookie scoop to make the truffles and add them to the cookie sheet.
- Place the cookie sheet in the fridge for at least one hour, or until chilled. Remove truffles from refrigerator and roll the truffles in unsweetened cocoa powder or sprinkle with confectioners sugar (that’s what I did) or in cocoa powder.
- Place on a tray and keep chilled until ready to serve.
Notes
This is quite easy to make and also is a nice seasonal hostess gift.
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I like to make recipes that I can prepare in advance for holidays or special occasions and this easy chocolate pumpkin truffle recipe is a keeper. This can be made a few days ahead which helps take away the stress. You can then relax and enjoy the festivities.
You might also enjoy these pumpkin recipes:
Pumpkin Tiramisu No Egg No Bake Recipe;
Pumpkin Crumb Cake Baked Doughnuts
Pecan Pumpkin Spice Cookies
The Fall Season is always a beautiful time of year. Gathering together with family and friends takes priority this season. Serve these delicious chocolate pumpkin truffles with espresso or a pumpkin spice latte on a chilly afternoon or evening.
Happy Fall!
Christy says
Love these little bites of pumpkin and chocolate! Cooking is a wonderful way to relieve stress.
WineLady says
Thanks so much! we love anything chocolate.
Charlie DeRuiter says
Those look yummy! Pinning! Charlie @pickledokra.blogspot.com
Joanne DiPalo says
Thanks so much Charlie. I’m following you now thanks to Daily Blog Boost. It’s been great finding new blogs and blogger friends.
Looking forward to seeing you again soon,
Joanne
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
Oh wow!! These sound fantastic! Pinning! 🙂
Winelady Cooks says
Hi Jamie, Thanks so much for pinning. I hope I get a chance to post again this week. Since the two storms affected us the past 2 weeks it’s been a little difficult to get to the computer, though I keep on trying.
Joanne
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I had to pin these the other day! I need to try them 😉 Thanks for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends. I’m looking forward to seeing what you share this week! 🙂
Donna Yates says
Lady! I don’t know where you find your recipes, but how delicious these look! Thank you for this recipe.
Winelady Cooks says
Hi Donna, You are so kind to comment. I’ve been cooking for soooooo many years so some are from way back when 🙂 as is this recipe. I used to make these for my co-workers many years ago.
Thanks for visiting,
Joanne
Miz Helen says
Oh My Goodness,
Pumpkin Truffles, this is fabulous! Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen