These Pumpkin Spider Truffles are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween. Made with creamy pumpkin filling and coated in chocolate, they are both delicious and visually appealing, making them a great addition to your Halloween-themed dessert ideas.
This recipe is simple to follow and will impress your guests with its spooky presentation. Ideal for parties or as a sweet treat for trick-or-treaters, these truffles are sure to be a hit this Halloween.
Spooky Pumpkin Spider Truffles Recipe
These truffles feature a rich pumpkin filling that is rolled into balls, dipped in chocolate, and decorated to resemble spiders. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 12 truffles.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 12 pretzel sticks
- 24 candy eyes
- Black icing for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Form the Truffles: Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each pumpkin ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Create the Spiders: While the chocolate is still wet, place two pretzel sticks on each truffle to create spider legs. Add two candy eyes on top and use black icing to draw details if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the truffles for another 30 minutes to set the chocolate. Serve chilled and enjoy your spooky treats!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 truffles
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
