On Halloween I thought it would be fun to have something “pumpkiny” for breakfast. While we are loving the pumpkin-pancakes, we’ve eaten them a lot lately so I needed to mix it up. Our local bagel shop was out of pumpkin bagels. Before we could feel too disappointed, a light bulb went off in my head. Pumpkin cream cheese! It was a simple recipe to whip up, and a big hit with everyone in the family. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread
From Jane Maynard, This Week for Dinner
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/4 C brown sugar
- 1/4 C pumpkin puree
- 1/4 tsp cinnamonBlend all ingredients together with a hand mixer. Spread on a plain bagel or equally complimentary flavored bagel.
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Thank you for posting this! We got some Pumpkin Shmear at Einstein’s last week that was *oh*so*good*, and I’ve been looking for a recipe since. Thanks!
Comment by shanelle — November 3, 2009 @ 6:48 am
Two of the BeSt flavors on the planet mixed and then spread on the top of a BaGeL—does it get better:) I love food too too much!
Comment by Heidi Ho — November 3, 2009 @ 7:14 am
This sounds delicious! I use Brummel & Brown strawberry spread on my morning bagel, but this would be so much better for the fall season. Thanks for sharing this! I’m definitely going to try it.
Comment by Sharon — November 3, 2009 @ 8:49 am
YUM! I thought it was probably pumpkin cream cheese. I can’t wait to make this!
Comment by Katie @ goodLife {eats} — November 3, 2009 @ 9:53 am
This is suspiciously like my favorite pumpkin dip:
3/4 c. cream cheese
1/2 c. pumpkin
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. cinnamon
So good!
Comment by Amanda — November 3, 2009 @ 1:11 pm
what do you dip in your pumpkin dip, amanda? maple syrup sounds like a nice addition…and your dip sounds very pumpkiny!
thanks for sharing the recipe!
Comment by Jane Maynard — November 3, 2009 @ 1:39 pm
mmmmmmmmm, yummma, yumma roo.
Comment by Allison — November 3, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
Wow, that is a gorgeous and delicious one.We’re always looking for new ways to enjoy tasting and cooking and this looks great! Thanks for sharing a good recipe. Good post, keep it up.
Comment by cookeaze — November 7, 2009 @ 9:54 am
Yep, this is a great treat. I’ll be making it for sure!
Comment by Lauralee — November 11, 2009 @ 4:47 pm