Easy Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread Recipe

This Easy Pumpkin pull apart bread recipe is the perfect fall dessert recipe when you want something quick, easy, and delicious. This soft, moist bread made with canned biscuits, canned pumpkin, and a sweet glaze is so good that it will disappear in seconds! 

Easy pull apart bread with canned biscuits (also known as monkey bread in my house) has been a go-to dessert recipe of mine for years. What better way to give it a fall twist than with adding pumpkin? This pull apart bread is soft, tender, sweet, and has the perfect warming blend of fall flavors. It’s also covered in a sweet, delicious glaze. Are you hosting a fall event? Or have several that you are attending? Keep this recipe on hand, a can of pumpkin in the pantry, and a can of biscuits in the fridge! This recipe is perfect when you need to make something quickly that tastes just as good as something from scratch! 

This pumpkin pull apart bread can be made in only a few minutes with only a few simple steps. If you have little ones in your house, this is a good recipe to get their help with! To start making this easy pumpkin bread recipe, cut apart your biscuits until you have 16 pieces of dough. In a bowl, whisk together your pumpkin puree, half of the sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and egg. This is what will make your bread gooey, flavorful, and taste like fall! In a smaller bowl, make your cinnamon sugar mixture. Next, you’ll coat each biscuit piece in the sugar mixture. This is the step that kiddos love to help with! Once they are all coated, spread the pumpkin mixture on top of each piece of dough. Stack these on their side in the loaf pan. Now they’re ready to pop into the oven! While your simple pumpkin bread dessert is baking, go ahead and mix up the glaze. Once the bread is baked and completely cooled, drizzle the glaze on top. After that, your pumpkin pull apart bread is ready to serve!

Why You’ll Love This Easy Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread Recipe

This easy pumpkin bread recipe uses canned biscuit dough, making prep work a breeze!

This bread is bursting with cozy autumn vibes from the pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and pumpkin puree.

This is a great dessert when you want something that will impress but that requires minimal effort!

The biscuits bake into a soft, flaky bread, while the pumpkin puree adds moisture and flavor, giving this pumpkin dessert the perfect texture.

Ingredients For Easy Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread

• 1 can homestyle or buttermilk biscuits (8 count)

• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)

• 1 tsp. vanilla

• 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp. Cinnamon

Glaze

• 3 Tbsp. heavy cream

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp. cinnamon

How to Make This Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread Recipe

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×5-inch bread loaf pan with baking spray or line with a parchment paper.

Step 2: Use a sharp knife to cut each biscuit in half horizontally so there are 16 thin rounds of dough. Set aside.

Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup of sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and egg. Combine the remaining granulated sugar and cinnamon in a separate, small bowl.

Step 4: Dip each biscuit into the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Step 5: Divide pumpkin mixture evenly between 16 biscuit pieces, spreading on top of each biscuit. Stack biscuits and pumpkin on their sides in prepared loaf pan.

Step 6: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown on top and baked through. If top is browning too quickly, cover with foil. Cool before glazing.

Step 7: Make glaze by whisking powdered sugar, cinnamon, and cream together in a small bowl. Drizzle over top of bread, then pull apart and enjoy.

What to Serve/Pair with Easy Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread

This pumpkin bread pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream and a cozy cup of apple cider. Looking for another fall-themed dessert to serve alongside this one? Try this no-bake pumpkin cheesecake or these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Both are delicious and are perfect for fall!

Popular Substitutions & Additions

Want to add some chocolate into this pumpkin bread recipe? Sprinkle mini chocolate chips onto each biscuit before putting them into the pan.

The glaze on top of this bread is optional. If you don’t want to put it on top, you can serve it on the side for dipping! On the other hand, if you want more glaze, feel free to double the recipe and add extra glaze on top of this pumpkin pull apart bread.

Storage & Leftovers

Leftover pumpkin pull apart bread should be placed in a sealed container and stored in the fridge. Make sure that it has completely cooled before placing it in the fridge. It will remain fresh for 2-3 days. To enjoy it warm, reheat the bread in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or microwave it for a few seconds.

Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread FAQs

How do I keep the bread from being too dry?

Thankfully with the puree mix and the biscuit dough, this is almost impossible to dry out! The one tip that I can give is to make sure that you do not overbake it.

Can I freeze this pumpkin pull apart bread?

Yes, after baking and cooling, wrap the bread tightly in aluminum foil and place it in a freezer-safe container. When ready to enjoy, thaw at room temperature and reheat in the oven to restore its softness.

Can I make this gluten free?

Sure! To make this recipe gluten free, just use a can of gluten free biscuit dough.

Other Pumpkin Recipes You’ll Love

• Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe
• Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix
• Pumpkin Churro French Toast Sticks

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