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Warm Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread is generously drizzled with a rich, golden caramel sauce from above, highlighting its gooey texture.
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Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze

This irresistible pull-apart treat features soft biscuit pieces coated in a warm pumpkin spice sugar mixture, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with a sweet cream cheese glaze. It's the ultimate fall breakfast or dessert for sharing!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
  • 2 cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough 16.3 oz each, 8 biscuits per can, total 16 biscuits
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cloves
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Bundt Pan (10-12 cup)
  • Large Ziploc Bag (or large bowl)
  • Small bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare for Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 10-12 cup bundt pan with butter or non-stick baking spray, ensuring all crevices are coated.
  2. Open the cans of biscuit dough. On a clean surface, flatten each biscuit slightly and cut each one into 4 equal pieces (quarters). You should have 64 pieces in total.
Coat the Dough
  1. In a large Ziploc bag (or a large bowl with a lid), combine the granulated sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Shake or whisk to combine thoroughly, ensuring there are no clumps.
  2. Add the biscuit pieces to the sugar mixture in the bag. Seal the bag (or cover the bowl) and shake vigorously until all biscuit pieces are evenly coated. Set aside.
Layer in the Bundt Pan
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Remove from heat and stir in the light brown sugar and pumpkin puree until well combined and smooth.
  2. Arrange about half of the coated biscuit pieces evenly in the bottom of the prepared bundt pan.
  3. Pour half of the pumpkin butter mixture evenly over the biscuit pieces in the pan, making sure to get some into the center.
  4. Add the remaining coated biscuit pieces to the pan, layering them on top of the first layer.
  5. Pour the remaining pumpkin butter mixture evenly over the top layer of biscuits.
Bake the Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
  1. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the monkey bread is golden brown on top and cooked through. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil.
  2. Once baked, remove the bundt pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes on a wire rack. This allows the hot sugar syrup to set slightly and helps prevent the bread from sticking when inverted.
  3. After cooling, place your serving plate or wire rack over the top of the bundt pan and carefully invert the pan. Lift the pan away slowly. If any pieces stick, gently nudge them out.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. While the monkey bread cools, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk (or cream), and vanilla extract, beating until the glaze is smooth and pourable. If it's too thick, add a tiny bit more milk (1/2 teaspoon at a time); if too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar (1 tablespoon at a time).
Finish and Serve
  1. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the warm pumpkin spice monkey bread. Let it cascade down the sides.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy by pulling apart the warm, sticky pieces. Best served fresh.

Notes

For an extra layer of texture and flavor, sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts into the bundt pan before layering the biscuits. Leftovers can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave for a fresh-baked feel. Ensure your cream cheese is at true room temperature for a smooth, lump-free glaze.