Pumpkin French Toast
Pumpkin French Toast is a scrumptious fall breakfast that marries soft, fluffy bread with a rich pumpkin-spice custard. Drizzled with pure maple syrup and dusted with powdered sugar, each bite evokes the cozy essence of autumn. Perfect for family gatherings or leisurely brunches, this easy-to-make dish can be customized with various toppings to delight everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Slice the bread into thick pieces, about 1 inch each.
- Dip each slice into the pumpkin custard mixture, soaking for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter. Once melted, place soaked bread slices onto the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve hot, drizzled with maple syrup and dusted with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 160mg