Description
Pumpkin French Toast is a delightful autumn dish that brings the warm flavors of fall into your kitchen. Each golden slice is infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and rich pumpkin puree, making it an irresistible breakfast treat or brunch centerpiece. Drizzled with pure maple syrup and topped with whipped cream or nuts, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare yet impressive in presentation, Pumpkin French Toast transforms any chilly morning into a cozy celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (plus extra for serving)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture for about 10-15 seconds per side to soak.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with butter until melted.
- Cook soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with warm maple syrup and optional toppings like whipped cream or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg