Description
Bring the cozy flavors of fall to your breakfast table with this Pumpkin Pie French Toast. Thick slices of bread are soaked in a pumpkin-spiced custard and cooked until golden brown, creating a warm and comforting meal perfect for weekends or holiday mornings.
Ingredients
Bread
- 8 slices brioche or thick-cut bread
Pumpkin Custard Mixture
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
For Cooking and Serving
- 1 tbsp butter, for cooking
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cinnamon until fully combined, creating a smooth and fragrant custard.
- Soak Bread: Dip each slice of brioche or thick-cut bread into the pumpkin custard mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated to absorb the flavors.
- Heat Pan: Heat butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until melted and sizzling but not browned, preparing the surface for frying.
- Cook French Toast: Place the soaked bread slices in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and cooked through, flipping carefully to avoid breaking.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked French toast slices to serving plates, drizzle generously with maple syrup, and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Day-old bread works best for absorbing the custard without becoming too soggy.
- For extra flavor, top with whipped cream and chopped pecans.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a toaster oven for best texture retention.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
