Soft, golden, and perfectly spiced – these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Buns are the ultimate treat for cozy mornings or indulgent desserts. Each fluffy bun is made with real pumpkin purée and warm autumn spices, then filled with a rich, creamy vanilla-kissed cream cheese center that melts in your mouth with every bite. #FallRecipes
PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE BUN
Course: DessertCuisine: FallDifficulty: EasyServings
7
BunsPrep time
1
hour30
minutesBaking time
20
minutesCalories per bun
285
kcalIngredients
- For the Dough
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
½ cup warm milk (110°F)
½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
- For the Cream Cheese Filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Egg Wash
1 egg
1 -2 tbsp butter
- For Topping (Optional)
Pumpkin Seed
Chia Seed
Directions
- Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, combine all the dough ingredients and knead well.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cover and let the dough rise while it chills.
- Assemble the Buns
- Punch down the dough and divide it into seven or more pieces.
- Flatten each piece into a circle and place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center.
- Pinch the edges together to seal and form a smooth ball. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake the Buns
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush the buns with egg wash.
- Add toppings (optional)
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enjoy! 🍂✨
Recipe Video
Notes
- Watch the YouTube video for more instructions and tips!