Description

This Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread is a delightful twist on a classic pull-apart bread, featuring soft buttermilk biscuit dough coated in cinnamon sugar and smothered in a rich, spiced pumpkin butter sauce. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy breakfast treat, it’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious with hints of pumpkin pie spice and cream cheese.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Dough

36 ounces (3 packages) refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough, each biscuit cut into quarters

Pumpkin Sauce

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and generously spray a Bundt pan with baking spray to prevent sticking.
Coat Biscuit Dough: In a large bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Add the biscuit quarters and toss well to ensure each piece is nicely coated with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Arrange Dough in Pan: Transfer the coated biscuit pieces into the prepared Bundt pan. Spread them evenly but do not press them down to allow for rising and expansion during baking.
Make Pumpkin Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the unsalted butter, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a boil for 1 minute until smooth and combined.
Pour Sauce Over Dough: Immediately pour the hot pumpkin sauce evenly over the biscuit pieces in the Bundt pan, ensuring the sauce seeps between the pieces.
Bake: Place the Bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread is golden and cooked through.
Cool and Invert: Remove the monkey bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then place a large plate over the bottom of the Bundt pan, carefully invert the pan, and lift it off to release the baked monkey bread.

Notes

Make sure to coat the biscuit dough evenly with the cinnamon sugar for consistent flavor throughout.
Carefully handle the hot pumpkin sauce when pouring over dough to avoid burns.
Letting the bread cool slightly before inverting helps it hold its shape and prevents sticking.
This monkey bread is best served warm for a gooey and flavorful experience.
Leftovers can be reheated gently in the microwave, covered to retain moisture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: pumpkin spice monkey bread, fall dessert, pull apart bread, pumpkin bread, cinnamon sugar monkey bread, easy holiday dessert