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Overhead view of pumpkin spice bagels coated in oats on a rustic plate, with a bowl of maple cream cheese spread and autumn leaves on a marble background.

Pumpkin Spice Bagels with Maple Cream Cheese Spread

These pumpkin spice bagels are soft, chewy, and warmly spiced. Made from scratch, they bake up golden and flavorful. Served with a quick maple cream cheese spread, this is a cozy homemade bagel recipe that's perfect for fall and easy to customize.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 to 10 bagels
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Spice Bagels

For the Maple Cream Cheese Spread

Instructions

Make the dough:

  • In a large bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and brown sugar. Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes, until foamy.
  • Add pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Gradually add 4 cups of bread flour until a dough forms.
  • Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, adding extra flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Rise and shape:

  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough and divide into 8–10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and stretch gently to form a ring.
  • Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rest for 15-20 minutes.

Boil and bake:

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉. Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil.
  • Boil the bagels for 1-2 minutes per side, then transfer back to the baking sheet.
  • Brush each boiled bagel with egg white and sprinkle generously with rolled oats.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Prepare the Maple Cream Cheese Spread:

  • In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the maple cream cheese on sliced bagels or serve in a bowl for easy spreading at the table. Enjoy warm or toasted.

Notes

  • For a shinier finish, use a whole egg wash instead of egg white.
  • Rolled oats add a rustic look but can be skipped or swapped for seeds.
  • The maple cream cheese spread keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5179IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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