Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with this Pumpkin French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling. This delightful casserole combines layers of soft bread soaked in a creamy pumpkin custard, enriched with a luscious cream cheese filling and topped with crunchy pecans. Perfect for brunch gatherings or special family breakfasts, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also makes a stunning centerpiece for any table. With its warm spices and decadent texture, it’s sure to be a hit among family and friends. Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- Pinch of salt
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1 (15-ounces) can pumpkin puree
- 1 (14-ounces) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 loaf Brioche or Challah bread, sliced
- Maple syrup for drizzling
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and salt to create the topping.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, milk, pumpkin puree, and sweetened condensed milk until combined.
- Layer half of the bread slices in a greased baking dish; spread half of the cream cheese mixture over it and pour half of the pumpkin mixture on top. Repeat layers.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the casserole.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg