Description
Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast: A cozy fall favorite with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Quick, comforting, and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah work best), preferably day-old
- 3/4 cup (183g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons (38g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons (42g) butter, for cooking
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Custard Mixture In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree and eggs until smooth and well combined. Add the milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk vigorously until you have a smooth, uniform custard mixture with no pumpkin lumps. The custard should have a rich orange color and smell wonderfully aromatic from the spices.
- Step 2: Soak the Bread Place a slice of your day-old bread into the pumpkin French toast custard mixture. Let it soak for about 20-30 seconds on each side, allowing enough time for the bread to absorb the mixture without becoming too saturated. You want the bread to feel heavy but not falling apart. If your bread is particularly dry, you might need slightly longer soaking time.
- Step 3: Cook to Perfection Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add a tablespoon of butter and let it melt completely, coating the cooking surface. Gently place 2-3 soaked bread slices onto the heated surface, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown with slightly crisp edges. Flip each slice carefully and cook for another 3 minutes until both sides are evenly caramelized.
- Step 4: Finish Remaining Batches Add fresh butter to the pan between batches for the best flavor and to prevent sticking. Transfer cooked slices to a wire rack over a baking sheet in a 200°F oven to keep warm while you finish cooking the remaining Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast slices. This ensures everyone gets to enjoy warm, perfectly textured French toast at the same time.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 slices
- Calories: 320 calories per serving
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 180 mg