Baked Pumpkin Brulee French Toast

Elevate your breakfast game with this irresistible Baked Pumpkin Brulee French Toast, a luxurious twist on classic comfort food. Thick-cut French bread is bathed in a velvety pumpkin custard infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, then baked to golden perfection. The pièce de résistance is the caramelized sugar topping, achieved with a kitchen torch (or broiler) for that quintessential crème brûlée crunch. Ready in under an hour, this fall-inspired dish can even be prepped the night before for stress-free mornings. Perfect for holiday brunches or cozy weekends, serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of maple syrup for a decadent, crowd-pleasing treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 slices (thick-cut) French bread
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 4 Large eggs
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (for brulee topping)

Directions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

2. Arrange the thick-cut slices of French bread in the baking dish in a single layer, overlapping slightly if necessary.

Step 3

3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.

Step 4

4. Pour the pumpkin custard mixture evenly over the bread slices in the dish, ensuring each slice is well-coated.

Step 5

5. Gently press down on the bread slices with the back of a spatula or your hands to ensure they absorb the custard mixture.

Step 6

6. Let the dish sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard. Alternatively, you can cover and refrigerate it overnight for a make-ahead option.

Step 7

7. Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the soaked bread slices before placing the dish in the oven.

Step 8

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 9

9. Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

Step 10

10. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of granulated sugar evenly over the top of the baked French toast.

Step 11

11. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it melts and forms a crispy, golden crust. If you don't have a torch, you can place the dish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Step 12

12. Serve warm, optionally garnished with whipped cream, maple syrup, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1474.2 grams (1474.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2990

Total Fat 134.00g	172%
Saturated Fat 75.50g	378%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.20g
Cholesterol 366mg	122%
Sodium 2876mg	125%
Total Carbohydrate 375.80g	137%
Dietary Fiber 15.70g	56%
Total Sugars 206.90g
Protein 54.40g	109%

Vitamin D 215IU	1074%
Calcium 870mg	67%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 1648mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 51.4%