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Pumpkin Monkey Bread Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

Pumpkin Monkey Bread Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling are the ultimate fall indulgence. Combining soft, spiced dough pieces, gooey caramel, and a surprise cream cheese center, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Their rich flavor and fun pull-apart texture make them a seasonal favorite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dessert/Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins:
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
For the Cream Cheese Filling (Optional):
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
Step 2: Prepare the Sugar and Spice Mixture
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  2. Set aside.
Step 3: Prep the Biscuit Dough
  1. Open the biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters.
  2. Roll each piece in the pumpkin puree to coat lightly.
  3. Dredge the pumpkin-coated pieces in the sugar and spice mixture until well covered.
Step 4: Make the Cream Cheese Filling (Optional)
  1. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Roll small amounts of the mixture into balls for the muffin centers.
Step 5: Assemble the Muffins
  1. Place 2-3 sugar-coated biscuit pieces in each muffin cup.
  2. If using cream cheese filling, add a ball to the center of each cup.
  3. Cover the filling with 1-2 more biscuit pieces.
Step 6: Prepare the Caramel Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat.
  2. Stir until smooth and fully combined, then remove from heat.
Step 7: Add the Caramel Sauce
  1. Spoon the caramel mixture evenly over each muffin cup.
Step 8: Bake the Muffins
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and cooked through.
Step 9: Cool and Serve
  1. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  2. Serve warm for the best gooey texture.

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