Baked Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar Sauce
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Baked Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar Sauce
Description
The Baked Pumpkin French Toast uses thick-cut brioche cubes soaked in a mixture of eggs, heavy cream, canned pumpkin, granulated and brown sugars, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt. After pressing the bread into the custard and refrigerating overnight to absorb moisture, it is baked until the top forms a golden crust and the inside is tender and custardy. The pumpkin adds a soft texture and autumnal flavor to the custard.
The brown sugar sauce is prepared separately by melting butter with brown sugar, heavy cream, bourbon, and vanilla over medium heat until smooth. This sauce complements the French toast’s warmth with sweet, creamy, and slightly boozy notes, adding richness and moisture upon serving.
Presentation can vary from plating a neat square with sauce spooned on top and optional Chantilly cream to individual ramekins, making it suitable for family meals or special occasions. The recipe allows substitutions like challah for brioche and alternative spirits for bourbon. Both the French toast and sauce can be stored separately in the refrigerator and reheated gently.
Ingredients
PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST
- 1 brioche bread sliced into 3/4 inch thick cubed
- 8 egg extra large
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup pumpkin canned
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice homemade
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- butter to butter the ovenproof dish, unsalted
OPTIONAL
- granulated sugar
BROWN SUGAR SAUCE
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
PUMPKIN FRENCH TOAST
- Cut the Brioche bread (or Challah loaf) into cubes. Butter an ovenproof 3-quart rectangle baking dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, sugars, canned pumpkin, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
- Place the cubed bread cubes in the baking dish.Pour the egg mixture over it and press down the cubes. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight, or let it sit until all the cream is absorbed.
- Remove from the refrigerator and bring back to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350℉ degrees.
- Place in the hot oven and cook for 50 minutes. The top will be golden, and it will evenly puff up.
OPTIONAL
- Sprinkle granulated sugar over your pumpkin French toast for added sweetness and crunchiness before placing it in the oven.
BROWN SUGAR SAUCE
- Meanwhile, prepare the brown sugar sauce by melting ½ cup butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add brown sugar and ½ cup heavy cream; stir to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat.
- Stir in Bourbon and vanilla.
- Serve warm Pumpkin French toast with sauce over it.
Notes
- Use either all-purpose or gluten-free flour for the lemon cake batter, adapting to dietary needs.
- Mix the cake batter and frosting using an electric mixer for best results; hand mixing is insufficient for proper texture.
- Do not overmix the cake batter to avoid a dense texture; mix until just combined.
- Test cake doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean when finished baking.
- Let the cake cool completely before applying the glaze and frosting for best finish.
- Adjust frosting consistency by adding powdered sugar if too thin or lemon juice if too thick, to achieve desired spreadability.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 270mg | 90% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 6344IU | 127% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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