Go Back
–+ servings
Pumpkin French Toast Bake

Cozy Pumpkin French Toast Bake for a Festive Morning Treat

This Pumpkin French Toast Bake is a comforting, make-ahead breakfast perfect for festive gatherings, infused with rich flavors and topped with spiced pecan streusel.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 loaf Brioche or Challah Bread cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 4 large Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree preferably homemade
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt
For the Streusel
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (for Streusel)
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cold and diced
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or substitute with almonds or walnuts

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Dish: Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place evenly in the dish.
  2. Whisk the Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together all custard ingredients until smooth.
  3. Soak the Bread: Pour custard over bread cubes and press gently. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Make the Streusel Topping: Combine all streusel ingredients and cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in chopped pecans.
  6. Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle streusel over bread mixture and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until golden brown and custard is set.
  7. Cool Before Serving: Let cool for 5 minutes, optionally dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use day-old bread and avoid soggy bottoms by not oversaturating the bread with custard. Can be prepared the night before for easy serving in the morning.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!