Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Madness Cream Cheese

Serves 2

INgredients

• 2 Dave’s Killer Bread Pumpkin Spice Bagels  

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened  

• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar  

• ¼ cup pecans, finely chopped  

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract  

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon  

• Pinch of salt  

• 1 Honeycrisp apple  

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup  

• 1 tablespoon chopped toasted pecans  

Instructions

Toast the Pecans​

1. Place the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium-low heat.

2. Toast for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

3. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. 

Make the Whipped Brown Sugar Pecan Cream Cheese  ​

1. Add the softened cream cheese, brown sugar, toasted pecans, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to a bowl.

2. Beat with a hand mixer for 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.

3. For an especially smooth spread, reserve some of the pecans for topping and leave them out of the cream cheese.

Prepare the Apples​

1. Core the apple and slice it very thinly.

2. Toss the slices with maple syrup and a light sprinkle of cinnamon.

Toast the Bagels​

1. Slice the pumpkin spice bagels in half and toast until golden and lightly crisp.

Build the Bagels​

1. Spread a generous layer of whipped brown sugar pecan cream cheese over each toasted bagel half.

2. Arrange the apple slices on top, overlapping them slightly.

Finish​

1. Sprinkle with the reserved toasted pecans and, if desired, add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.

2. Finish with an extra drizzle of maple syrup.