Description
Delightful Pumpkin French Toast brings autumn’s warmth to breakfast with spiced, custardy bread that melts in your mouth. Crisp edges and creamy centers invite you to savor seasonal comfort on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) whole milk
- ¾ cup (180 grams) pumpkin puree
- 8–10 slices brioche, French, or challah bread (1-inch thick)
Sweeteners and Spices:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Butter
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft a luscious pumpkin-infused custard by vigorously whisking eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform blend.
- Prepare a seasoned skillet or griddle by heating it to medium temperature and allowing a pat of butter to melt and create a golden, non-stick surface.
- Immerse each bread slice thoroughly into the spiced pumpkin custard, ensuring both sides are completely coated with the aromatic mixture.
- Carefully transfer the saturated bread to the heated butter-glazed cooking surface, allowing one side to caramelize and develop a rich, golden-brown crust for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gently flip the toast, revealing the perfectly seared side, and cook the opposite surface for an additional 2-3 minutes until it achieves a uniform, appetizing golden hue.
- Continue the process with remaining bread slices, replenishing butter as necessary to maintain optimal cooking conditions.
- For serving convenience, arrange completed French toast in a warm oven set at 200°F to preserve temperature and texture while preparing remaining batches.
- Present the pumpkin-infused French toast immediately, accompanied by preferred garnishes like maple syrup, whipped cream, or additional spices to enhance the seasonal flavor profile.
Notes
- Substitute whole wheat or gluten-free bread for a healthier or celiac-friendly version that maintains the delicious pumpkin flavor.
- Reduce sugar content by using unsweetened pumpkin puree and replacing brown sugar with natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a low-carb alternative.
- Enhance protein content by adding a scoop of protein powder to the egg mixture or serving with Greek yogurt instead of traditional syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg