How long do you have to wait to eat pumpkin pie after baking?

You should let a pumpkin pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set properly. This rule applies to custard-like bakes too, including this French toast version—wait 10–15 minutes before serving.

How to know if baked French toast is done?

Check that the top is golden, the center feels firm when pressed lightly, and a knife comes out mostly clean. Avoid underbaking—it should be moist but not wet.

How to not make soggy French toast?

Use day-old or lightly toasted bread. Don’t soak it too long, and bake uncovered so steam can escape. Hawaiian bread works beautifully if you prep it right.

How to know if a pumpkin pie is done baking?

Like this French toast bake, look for a gentle jiggle in the center (not a liquid wobble), a clean knife test, and a browned top. Slight puffing is also a good sign.

5-Star Pumpkin Pie French Toast Bake People Rave About

Description

This Pumpkin Pie French Toast Bake is a cozy, crowd-pleasing breakfast perfect for fall mornings or holiday brunch. Made with canned pumpkin, Hawaiian bread, and a buttery crumble topping, it’s easy to prepare and even better the next day.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 cup milk

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1–16 oz. round loaf Hawaiian Bread

1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup flour

2 tablespoons white sugar

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray.

2. Cut Hawaiian bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, milk, eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice.

4. Gently stir bread cubes into the pumpkin mixture until evenly coated.

5. Pour mixture into the pan and spread evenly.

6. In a small bowl, mix butter, sugars, flour, and cinnamon until crumbly. Add pecans if using.

7. Sprinkle topping evenly over the bread mixture.

8. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.

9. Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, use day-old bread or lightly toast cubes before soaking. Can be prepped the night before and baked fresh in the morning.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 285
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: pumpkin pie french toast bake, fall brunch, pumpkin french toast