Spiced Pumpkin Cream Cheese Toast Recipe
This Spiced Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Toast is a delicious and easy breakfast or snack option that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spice with creamy cream cheese and sweet maple syrup, all atop crunchy whole wheat toast. Finished with a sprinkle of crunchy pumpkin seeds, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Toast
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread
For the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Topping
- Pumpkin seeds for topping
Instructions
- Toast the bread: Toast the 2 slices of whole wheat bread in a toaster or toaster oven until they are crisp and golden brown to your liking.
- Prepare the pumpkin cream cheese spread: In a medium bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Assemble the toast: Evenly spread the pumpkin cream cheese mixture over the toasted whole wheat bread slices.
- Add the toppings and serve: Sprinkle pumpkin seeds generously over the spread on each toast slice. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp texture and fresh flavors.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of maple syrup depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree or canned 100% pure pumpkin for best flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative.
- To add extra texture, lightly toast the pumpkin seeds before topping.
- This toast is best enjoyed fresh to retain the crunchiness of the bread and pumpkin seeds.
