Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Delight in the rich and moist Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Bread, a perfect fall treat that combines the warm spices of pumpkin bread with a luscious cream cheese center. This easy-to-make loaf features a tender pumpkin batter swirled with a sweet and tangy cream cheese filling, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this bread brings comfort and festive flavors to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Pumpkin Bread Batter
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin purée
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This mixture will create a rich layer inside the bread.
- Layer the Batter and Filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Pour half of the pumpkin batter into the pan. Carefully spoon the cream cheese filling over the batter, spreading it evenly. Finally, pour the remaining pumpkin batter on top and smooth the surface.
- Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the bread once cooled and serve it as a delicious breakfast treat or dessert. The cream cheese filling will provide a delightful creamy surprise in each bite.
Notes
- For best results, use canned pumpkin purée or homemade pumpkin purée drained of excess moisture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and smooth filling.
- If desired, sprinkle the top of the batter with chopped nuts or pumpkin seeds before baking for added texture.
- Store leftover bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This bread also freezes well; wrap tightly and thaw overnight in the fridge.
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