How to Make Pumpkin Pie Truffles

The Ultimate Guide to Turning Leftover Pumpkin Pie into Delicious Truffles: Are you tired of the same old leftover pumpkin pie sitting in your fridge after Thanksgiving dinner? Turn your remaining dessert into something extraordinary with our ultimate guide to creating delicious pumpkin pie truffles. Elevate your holiday leftovers into gourmet treats that will leave your guests begging for more. Learn how to transform your pumpkin pie into irresistible truffles that are perfect for any festive occasion. Follow our step-by-step instructions, and you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to impress your loved ones with a dessert they won’t soon forget.

BAKE PIE AS DIRECTED AND LET COOL. TAKE THE PIE OUT OF THE PAN AND INTO A MEDIUM BOWL, SMASH TOGETHER (including the crust) WITH A FORK MAKING SURE TO KEEP IT CHUNKY. COVER AND REFRIGERATE AT LEAST 4 HOURS.

WITH A 1½ INCH COOKIE SCOOP, SCOOP OUT THE PIE INTO MOUNDS ONTO A BAKING SHEET LINED WITH PARCHMENT PAPER. FREEZE 1 HOUR. ROLL EACH MOUND INTO A BALL. DIP IN MELTED CHOCOLATE. PLACE IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO HARDEN.

ONCE THE CHOCOLATE BECOMES OPAQUE, THAT’S A SIGN THAT THE CHOCOLATE IS READY FOR THE DRIZZLE. WHILE THE DRIZZLE IS WET, ADD A SPRINKLE OF PUMPKIN SPICE.

Semi-Homemade Pumpkin Pie Truffles: These incredible little treats start with a WHOLE PUMPKIN PIE and are covered in dark or white chocolate! They are super easy to make and add a delicious twist to the traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. They are perfect for your Thanksgiving dessert table or a great solution for leftover pumpkin pie.

PUMPKIN PIE TRUFFLES INGREDIENTS LIST-full printable recipe below in recipe card

• 1 (36-ounce) frozen pie ( I used a Marie Callender’s) OR leftover homemade pumpkin pie
• 2 cups white vanilla wafers (Ghirardelli)
• 2 cups dark chocolate wafers (Ghirardelli)
• pumpkin spice

LEFTOVER PUMPKIN PIE TRUFFLE INSTRUCTIONS

USING LEFTOVER PUMPKIN PIE

1. This works best on a chilled ice-cold pumpkin pie.
2. Smash together (including the crust) with a fork, making sure to keep it chunky.
3. With a 1½ inch cookie scoop, scoop out the pie into mounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Freeze for 1 hour, take out the freezer, and roll each mound into a ball.
5. Place back on the lined baking sheet.
6. Pour wafers (white or dark chocolate) into a microwave-safe bowl.
7. Heat for 1 minute on high, stirring until creamy (if the candy is still not melted, continue heating in 30-second increments at 60%).
8. Cover the truffles with the chocolate or vanilla coating, then place them back on the baking sheet. When all the truffles have been coated, place them in the refrigerator to harden (about 15 minutes).
9. While the truffles are hardening, pour the remaining melted candy (white for white and chocolate for chocolate) into a piping bag. Snip the corner.
10. Once the chocolate becomes opaque, it is ready for the drizzle.
11. Add drizzle in a back-and-forth motion, while the drizzle is still wet add a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.
12. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

STORE-BOUGHT FROZEN PUMPKIN PIE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Bake pie as directed—let cool (about 20 minutes).
2. Take the pie out of the pan and into a medium bowl.
3. Smash together (including the crust) with a fork, making sure to keep it chunky.
4. Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
5. With a 1½ inch cookie scoop, scoop out the pie into mounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Freeze for 1 hour, take out the freezer, and roll each mound into a ball.
7. Place back on the lined baking sheet
8. Pour wafers (white or dark chocolate) into a microwave-safe bowl.
9. Heat for 1 minute on high, stir until creamy (if candy is still not melted, continue heating in 30-second increments at 60%)
10. Cover the truffles with the chocolate or vanilla coating, then place them back on the baking sheet. When all the truffles have been coated, place them in the refrigerator to harden (about 15 minutes).
11. While the truffles are hardening, pour the remaining melted candy (white for white and chocolate for chocolate) into a piping bag. Snip the corner.
12. Once the chocolate becomes opaque, it is ready for the drizzle.
13. Add drizzle in a back-and-forth motion, while the drizzle is still wet add a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.
14. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Pumpkin Pie Truffles—the perfect fall treat!

When there are too many Thanksgiving dessert options, and you can’t eat them all…..NOW YOU CAN! Well, at least a slice of pumpkin pie (Pumpkin Pie Truffles) and more. These semi-homemade fall treats will make the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving.

How to Preserve Thanksgiving Pie for Christmas

To preserve the delicious taste of your Thanksgiving pumpkin pie truffles for Christmas, you’ll want to make sure they are stored properly. Once you have added the finishing touches, place your truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will help maintain their freshness and prevent them from drying out. By keeping them chilled, you can enjoy these festive treats well beyond Thanksgiving, making them a wonderful addition to your Christmas dessert spread. So, go ahead and make a batch of these delightful pumpkin pie truffles to savor the flavors of the season throughout the holidays.

What Pumpkin Pie Works Best

LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING PUMPKIN PIE IS THE BEST, BUT if that’s not an option, then choose your favorite store-bought pie. It can be fresh from the bakery or frozen. I chose to use a 36-ounce Marie Challender’s. I used the entire pie, including the crust! If you decide to go with a smaller pie, remember that it will also decrease the amount of truffles.

What’s the BEST Chocolate for the Job?

It is my firm belief that the product you are creating is only as good as the ingredients you are using. For this recipe, I chose to split the truffles into vanilla and dark chocolate. Ghirardelli was up for the task. Not only does Ghirardelli offer great flavor, but the candy wafers are easy to work with and melt beautifully. NOTE: The pumpkin pie flavor comes through with the vanilla candy. You only get a faint pumpkin flavor with the dark chocolate candy. This might make these the perfect treat, appealing to those who love pumpkin pie and to those who maybe don’t like it as much.

With this simple guide, you can effortlessly transform your leftover pumpkin pie into decadent truffles that will leave your guests craving more. Don’t let those delicious remnants go to waste – repurpose them into a gourmet dessert that will be the talk of your holiday gatherings. So go ahead, impress your loved ones with a sweet surprise, and elevate your dessert game with pumpkin pie truffles. After all, why settle for ordinary when you can turn leftovers into something extraordinary?

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In just a few simple steps, you can create the perfect semi-homemade pumpkin pie truffles to delight your taste buds this holiday season. With the unique flavors of pumpkin pie wrapped up in a convenient truffle form, this recipe hack is sure to impress your friends and family. So why wait? Give it a try today and elevate your dessert game with this festive treat. Remember, the best memories are made over delicious food, so savor every bite of these delectable truffles. Happy baking!💗Sheryl