Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Pumpkin French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling. This delightful breakfast casserole combines layers of buttery brioche bread soaked in a spiced pumpkin custard, with a rich, sweet cream cheese filling that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holiday gatherings or leisurely brunches, this easy-to-make dish can be assembled the night before and baked fresh in the morning, making it an ideal choice for busy families. Top with maple syrup or fresh fruit for an extra touch of sweetness, and watch as this comforting dish becomes a beloved favorite at your breakfast table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 loaf Brioche or Challah bread
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- Pinch of salt
- Maple syrup for drizzling
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix together melted butter, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, ground cinnamon, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, milk, pumpkin puree, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Grease your baking dish with melted butter. Layer half of the sliced bread in the bottom of the dish. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the bread slices. Pour half of the egg mixture over it. Repeat layers with remaining bread slices, cream cheese mixture, and egg mixture.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the assembled dish. Cover with foil and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight if desired.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake covered for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Once baked, let it cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg