Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
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Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
Description
Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole begins with cubed brioche bread layered with chunks of cream cheese in a baking dish. This is soaked overnight in a custard of beaten eggs, whole milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and kosher salt to infuse flavors and soften the bread thoroughly. After refrigeration, the casserole bakes covered, then uncovered with chopped pecans added for texture and nuttiness until the top is golden and the center is set.
The dessert is finished with a buttermilk glaze made from confectioners' sugar, buttermilk, orange zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. The glaze adds a creamy, citrus-scented sweetness that complements the pumpkin and spice notes. The dish serves well as a festive seasonal breakfast or brunch offering with layered flavors and varied textures.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf brioche bread cubed
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese cubed
- 10 egg beaten, large
- 1 ½ cups milk whole
- 1 cup pumpkin puree canned
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- kosher salt
- ½ cup pecans chopped
for the buttermilk glaze
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Place a layer of bread cubes evenly into the baking dish. Top with cream cheese in an even layer. Top with remaining bread cubes.
- In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove baking dish from the refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with pecans; place into oven and bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover; continue to bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and center is firm.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with buttermilk glaze.
for the buttermilk glaze
- In a medium bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, buttermilk, orange zest, vanilla and pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth. If the glaze is too thin, add more confectioners’ sugar as needed.
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Overall Rating
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