Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 loaf French Bread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 15 ounces pure pumpkin ("not" pie pilling)
  • 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Homemade Pumpkin Spice
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecan pieces

Instruction

  • Spray an 9 X 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place all of the bread cubes into a large bowl.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin together until fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Beat in the sugar and homemade pumpkin spice.
  • Add eggs, two at a time with the mixer on low until each is fully incorporated, again scraping the sides as needed.
  • In a large measuring cup, combine the milk, heavy cream and vanilla.
  • Gently pour the milk mixture into the bowl while mixing on low. Make sure everything has been mixed together well.
  • Gently pour the entire egg mixture over the bread cubes and mix to thoroughly coat.
  • Carefully pour everything into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.