Ingredients
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Day-old brioche, challah, or French bread (cubed)
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1 loaf (about 10 cups)
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Butter (melted)
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2 tbsp
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Custard Mixture
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Pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
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1 cup
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Eggs
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6 large
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Whole milk
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1 ½ cups
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Heavy cream
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½ cup
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Brown sugar
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½ cup
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Granulated sugar
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2 tbsp
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Vanilla extract
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2 tsp
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Pumpkin pie spice
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2 tsp
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Ground cinnamon
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1 tsp
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Optional Toppings
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Chopped pecans or walnuts
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½ cup
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Streusel or maple drizzle
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As desired
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