Description
Pumpkin French Toast is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite, perfect for cozy autumn mornings. This recipe combines thick slices of bread soaked in a rich custard infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Each slice cooks to golden perfection, delivering a soft, fluffy interior with a crispy exterior. Top it off with maple syrup or fresh fruit for an indulgent treat that brings smiles to the breakfast table any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture for about 10 seconds per side to soak.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter until sizzling.
- Place the soaked bread in the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg