Description
Pumpkin French Toast is the perfect autumn breakfast that combines the comforting flavors of pumpkin and warm spices, providing a delightful start to your day. This recipe features thick slices of bread soaked in a rich pumpkin custard, resulting in a crispy exterior and soft, flavorful center. Whether you’re hosting a cozy brunch or indulging in a weekday treat, this Pumpkin French Toast is sure to impress family and friends alike. Top it off with maple syrup, whipped cream, or your favorite fruit for a deliciously personalized brunch experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 8 large eggs
- 1⅓ cups milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 24 slices thick-cut bread (recommended: challah or brioche)
- Oil or cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or cooking spray.
- Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, soaking briefly on both sides.
- Cook soaked bread slices in batches for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg