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Pumpkin French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling

Pumpkin French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling

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Indulge in the delightful Pumpkin French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling, a perfect dish for cozy mornings and festive gatherings. This warm casserole combines layers of fluffy brioche bread soaked in a creamy pumpkin mixture, featuring a luscious cream cheese filling that adds richness and sweetness. Topped with crunchy pecans and baked to golden perfection, this comforting breakfast bake is not only easy to prepare but also makes for an impressive centerpiece at brunch parties or holiday breakfasts. Serve it drizzled with maple syrup and dusted with powdered sugar for a truly unforgettable treat that will leave everyone craving more.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves up to 10 people

Ingredients

Scale
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 loaf brioche or challah bread
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • Maple syrup for drizzling
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with melted butter.
  2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine melted butter, pecans, brown sugar, and salt to make the topping.
  4. Whisk together eggs, spices, milk, pumpkin puree, and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl.
  5. Layer half of the sliced bread in the baking dish, spread half of the cream cheese filling over it, then repeat with remaining bread and filling.
  6. Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly over the layered bread. Sprinkle the pecan topping on top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for about 40 minutes; remove foil in the last 10 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving with maple syrup and powdered sugar.
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg
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