Decadent Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Overnight French Toast Recipe!

October 23, 2025

Decadent pumpkin crème brûlée overnight French toast that’s rich, cozy, and perfect for fall brunch or Thanksgiving morning!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Chilling Time 8

Total Time 8 55

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
3 tbsp corn syrup
4 very thick slices of my Easy Cinnamon Bread Machine Loaf - or other thick bread like French bread
1 can pumpkin purée - 15 oz
¾ pint heavy whipping cream - can substitute half and half for a lighter dish
4 eggs
½ tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 & ½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground cloves

In a saucepan, melt together the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat until fully combined and smooth.
Pour the mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish and spread evenly.
Slice your bread into halves and layer it into the dish. Cut smaller pieces to fill any gaps so the dish is evenly covered.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, heavy cream or half and half, eggs, salt, vanilla, and all the spices until smooth and well blended.
Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly over the bread, making sure every piece is coated.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
When ready to bake, remove the dish from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and slightly caramelized at the edges.
Serve warm with whipped cream for an even more decadent finish.

Best served the same day, but you can refrigerate leftovers covered with plastic wrap for up to 48 hours.
Reheat gently in the oven.
This dish does not freeze well.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.