Description
Pumpkin French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling is a delightful and comforting breakfast dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. This easy-to-make bake features layers of fluffy bread soaked in a creamy pumpkin custard, with a luscious cream cheese filling that adds richness to each bite. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy weekend mornings, this recipe is not only delicious but also make-ahead friendly, allowing you to prepare it the night before and simply bake it in the morning. Top it off with maple syrup and fresh fruit for an indulgent treat that will impress everyone at your 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, sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with melted butter.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, pecans, brown sugar, and salt for the topping.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, spices, milk, pumpkin puree, and sweetened condensed milk until combined.
- Layer half of the bread in the dish, spread half of the cream cheese filling on top, then add the remaining bread and filling.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the layers and let soak for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle topping over everything and bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg