This pumpkin cream cheese bread is rich, fluffy, and oh-so decadent. It's made with the perfect balance of pumpkin pie spice, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and a handful of other simple ingredients. And best of all just 10 minutes worth of prep work is all you need to make it.
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The Best Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
Seriously, this pumpkin cream cheese bread is extraordinary!
Now, you've probably had pumpkin bread before, but you might not have heard of pumpkin cream cheese bread. So, if you haven't, then allow me to explain what it's all about.
This recipe makes a moist pumpkin bread that would be delicious on its own, but then it's filled with a rich cream cheese mixture before baking and topped with cinnamon sugar.
Honestly, after you make this, you'll never want to go back to normal pumpkin bread recipes.
Now, the best part about this pumpkin bread recipe is that even though it may sound complex, it's really quite simple to make. Just a few simple steps are all you need to follow to make it. And, if you have all of the ingredients typically used to make classic homemade pumpkin bread - pumpkin puree, flour, sugar - then you're well on your way to making this pumpkin cream cheese bread recipe!
So, whether you're looking for a sweet breakfast to accompany your morning coffee, a festive fall dessert, or just want to make something a little different, this pumpkin bread recipe is a perfect choice.
Oh, and speaking of fall, if you're in need of more fall recipes, I've got you covered! You can give this sweet potato cobbler and apple crisp recipe a try next!
Ingredients
As I mentioned above, if you have the ingredients to make normal pumpkin bread, then you almost have everything you need to make this cream cheese pumpkin bread recipe.
Here's everything you'll need to make this pumpkin bread:
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- ¼ cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon Powder
- 1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ½ tsp. Nutmeg
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ tsp. Baking Powder
- ½ tsp. Baking Soda
And for the cream cheese filling:
- 1 Egg
- 4 oz. Cream Cheese
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 3 tbsp. All Purpose Flour
- ½ tsp. Vanilla Extract
Last but not least, to top off the best pumpkin bread:
- 1 tbsp. Cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. Sugar
Now, I know this list may seem long at first glance, but you'll notice that everything on it is pretty much a baking staple. And stocking up on these ingredients is well worth it. I guarantee you'll be getting requests to make this again once everyone gives it a try!
Oh, and you can use almost every single one of these ingredients to make this pumpkin custard pie! It's always a hit for Thanksgiving dessert. So, give that a try next!
And if you want something that isn't pumpkin flavored, this Philadelphia no bake cheesecake is a great us of some of these ingredients.
How To Make Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
As I've mentioned, this recipe is wonderfully simple for having so many components.
And it only takes about an hour in total, with only 15 minutes of that being prep! The rest of the time is just waiting for this deliciousness to bake in the oven.
So, let's stop wasting time and get into this recipe!
Step 1: Prep work & Making The Batter
First things first, preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Next, you can make the pumpkin bread batter. To do this, take out a large bowl and add the egg, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, greek yogurt, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg to it.
Now, give all of these ingredients a good mix until everything combines and you have a smooth batter.
Then, you can add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda to the bowl and give everything a mix with a rubber spatula until it's combined.
Step 3: Make the cream cheese filling
Once you have the pumpkin bread batter, you can make the cream cheese filling.
To do that, take out a separate bowl and add the egg, cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract to it. Then, mix these ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Assemble The pumpkin cream cheese bread
Now it's time to bring the bread together!
First, scoop half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared loaf pan. Then, add all of the cream cheese filling on top of that, followed by the rest of the pumpkin bread batter.
To finish it off, mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a bowl and then sprinkle it on top of the bread.
Step 5: Bake The pumpkin cream cheese bread
Once the bread is ready, you can bake it for about 45 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
Then, take the pumpkin cream cheese bread out of the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and enjoy!
How To Store Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
This pumpkin cream cheese bread recipe will give you one hearty loaf of pumpkin bread, which is about 8 servings, depending on how thick you like your slices.
If your family is around when the bread is baking, the smell will draw everyone to the kitchen, and you might not have any bread left once it comes out of the oven.
But, if you do, this bread stores really well! You can put the bread slices in an airtight container - or bread box - and store them at room temperature for about 4 days.
However, if you want to keep it for longer, this pumpkin bread stores really well in the freezer. Just let the bread cool down completely and then transfer it to an airtight container and it'll stay good stored like this for up to 2 months!
How To Reheat Pumpkin Bread
I personally like eating this leftover pumpkin cream cheese bread at room temperature. But, if you want to warm it up, just put it in the microwave for about 10 seconds.
Now, with that said, if you're starting with the pumpkin bread frozen, let it thaw in the refrigerator - or at room temperature - and then you can microwave it after it's thawed.
Wrapping It Up
Well, that's how to make pumpkin cream cheese bread!
If you love homemade pumpkin bread, then you're going to love this one with a cream cheese filling.
The pumpkin pie spice flavors and moist bread just go so well with smooth cream cheese filling. Everyone that I've made this for says it's one of the best pumpkin bread recipes they've ever tried!
But don't take mine/their word for it, you have to make this recipe and see for yourself.
As always, if you give this pumpkin cream cheese bread a try, leave a comment below and tell me how it went!
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More Fall Recipes
If you liked this pumpkin bread recipe, we have a ton of easy to make fall recipes that I think you'll like just as much!
Give these a try next:
- Ocean Spray cranberry bread
- Sweet potato pound cake
- Old fashioned sweet potato pie
- Sweet potato bread
- Pumpkin ice cream
- Air fryer apple empanadas
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread Recipe | Takes Just 10 Minutes To Prep
This pumpkin cream cheese bread is rich, fluffy, and oh-so decadent. It's made with the perfect balance of pumpkin pie spice, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and a handful of other simple ingredients. And best of all just 10 minutes worth of prep work is all you need to make it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Bread
Ingredients
Pumpkin bread:
1 Egg
1 cup Pumpkin Puree
½ cup Brown Sugar
¼ cup Granulated Sugar
¼ cup Greek Yogurt
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 tsp. Cinnamon Powder
1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
½ tsp. Nutmeg
1 cup All Purpose Flour
½ tsp. Baking Powder
½ tsp. Baking Soda
Cream cheese filling:
1 Egg
4 oz. Cream Cheese
¼ cup Sugar
3 tbsp. All Purpose Flour
½ tsp. Vanilla Extract
Topping:
1 tbsp. Cinnamon
1 tbsp. Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and line a bread pan with parchment paper.
- To make the bread batter, combine egg, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, greek yogurt, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, pumpkin pie spice mix, and nutmeg in a bowl. Mix until creamy.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda to the bowl and mix with a spatula.
- To make the cream cheese filling, mix the egg, cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract in a bowl until creamy.
- Scoop half of the pumpkin bread batter into the pan, add the cream cheese filling on top, and top that with the rest of the bread batter.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a bowl and sprinkle over the top of the bread.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 224
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 41
- Protein: 5
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Jordan
Loved the cream cheese filling in this sooo much.
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Jillian Ratlar
This was terrific!! I can't wait to make it again!
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Patty
My goodness this was so delicious.
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Gabby
I can't say enough wonderful things about this recipe. The bread was super moist and flavor was on point. So good!
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