Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with this delightful Pumpkin French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling. Combining fluffy bread, a luscious cream cheese filling, and a crunchy pecan topping, this dish is perfect for cozy weekends or festive gatherings. With only 20 minutes of preparation time, it’s a breeze to whip up and can feed a crowd of ten. This make-ahead recipe allows you to enjoy your mornings without the hassle, ensuring everyone at your table experiences the comforting flavors of pumpkin and warm spices. Drizzle with maple syrup or serve with fresh fruit for an extra touch that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 eggs
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, milk, pumpkin puree, and sweetened condensed milk until combined.
- Layer half of the bread in the greased dish and spread half of the cream cheese mixture on top. Add remaining bread followed by the pumpkin mixture. Gently press down.
- Spread remaining cream cheese filling and sprinkle with pecan topping.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg