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Moist Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread with Maple Cream Cheese Swirl

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A rich, moist pumpkin bread featuring nutty brown butter and a tangy maple cream cheese swirl. This easy 5-step recipe delivers complex flavor and a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 oz (113g) full-fat brick cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp real maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until milk solids turn golden brown and smell nutty (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly but remain liquid.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and warm brown butter. Whisk in pumpkin puree until smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  4. Make the batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix on low speed or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Prepare the swirl: In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, maple syrup, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  6. Assemble the loaf: Pour half the batter into a prepared 9×5 inch loaf pan. Dollop cream cheese mixture on top. Add remaining batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the cheese into the batter.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 55-65 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the pumpkin part comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature to prevent the butter from solidifying. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture. The bread is best served at room temperature. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: pumpkin bread, brown butter, maple cream cheese swirl, fall baking, easy pumpkin recipe, moist bread, holiday baking

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