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Bagelista Cinnamon Raisin Bagel with Pumpkin Cream Cheese

• PREP TIME
  5m
• COOK TIME
  15m
• Servings
  4

Do you crave pumpkin lattes? Does your morning bagel need a fall upgrade? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you’ll love this homemade pumpkin cream cheese recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 block (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened to room temperature 
• 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
• ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ½  tsp. vanilla extract
• Handful of pumpkin seeds
• Cinnamon, for sprinkling

Directions

1. STEP 1
   Bake your bagel: While your bagel is baking, combine the cream cheese and maple syrup in a medium sized bowl and mix until smooth. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract. Continue to mix until creamy in texture.
2. STEP 2
   Once your bagel is done, let it cool. Slice in half and spread the cream cheese mixture on top. Top with a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds and cinnamon.
3. Pro Tip:
   Serve immediately or place the cream cheese in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 1 week if you make it in advance!