Description
Delightful Pioneer Woman pumpkin French toast combines autumn spices with classic breakfast comfort. Cinnamon-dusted slices offer a rich, creamy experience that welcomes seasonal warmth to your morning plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread, sliced
- 22.5 oz (638 g) (1.5 cans) pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 16 oz (454 g) (2 packages) cream cheese, room temperature
- 14 oz (397 g) (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup milk
- 5 tbsps (74 ml) unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing the pan)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 pinch of salt
- Maple syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preparation Setup: Preheat oven to 350°F and generously butter an 8×12-inch baking dish to prevent adherence.
- Pumpkin Custard Creation: Whisk pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, eggs, and melted butter into a silky-smooth mixture. Reserve a small portion for final layering.
- Bread Immersion: Thoroughly soak brioche slices in the pumpkin custard, ensuring complete flavor penetration. Arrange soaked bread in a uniform single layer across the buttered baking dish.
- Cream Cheese Infusion: Blend softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a luxurious, velvety texture. Delicately spread this creamy mixture across the bread base, maintaining an even 1/4-inch thickness.
- Topping Assembly: Layer remaining bread slices with reserved custard. Combine pecans, dark brown sugar, kosher salt, and melted butter to create a crumbly, aromatic topping.
- Baking Process: Sprinkle the nutty pecan mixture uniformly over the casserole. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden-brown masterpiece and the custard sets completely.
- Serving Finale: Allow the casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes post-baking. Crown the dish with a generous maple syrup drizzle, transforming it into an indulgent breakfast centerpiece.
Notes
- Bread Selection: Choose thick-cut, day-old brioche for maximum custard absorption and rich, tender texture.
- Custard Consistency: Whisk pumpkin mixture thoroughly to eliminate lumps, ensuring a silky smooth base for optimal flavor distribution.
- Pecan Topping Tip: Toast pecans briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty depth and crunch in the final dish.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Assemble the casserole night before, refrigerate overnight, and bake directly from cold for intensified flavors and convenient morning preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 659
- Sugar: 64 g
- Sodium: 446 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg