Pumpkin French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling
Indulge in the warmth of autumn mornings with this Pumpkin French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling. This delightful dish combines creamy, sweet cream cheese layers with spiced pumpkin custard, all topped with a crunchy pecan mixture. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy brunches, this recipe is easy to prepare ahead of time, allowing you to spend more moments enjoying delicious bites. Each slice is a comforting celebration of fall flavors, making it a must-try for anyone looking to impress at breakfast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1 loaf Brioche or Challah bread
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice until well blended.
- Grease a baking dish and layer half the sliced bread. Spread half the cream cheese filling over it, then repeat with another layer of bread and remaining filling.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread and let it soak for about 15 minutes.
- Mix melted butter, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. Sprinkle over the bake.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 40 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg