Description
This Pumpkin Spice French Toast recipe offers a cozy and flavorful twist on classic French toast. Infused with pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spices, it’s perfect for autumn breakfasts or brunches. The brioche or challah bread slices are soaked in a rich pumpkin-egg mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection, and served with maple syrup and a dusting of confectioners’ sugar for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
French Toast Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Bread and Toppings
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until fully blended and smooth.
- Soak the bread slices: Dip each slice of brioche or challah bread one at a time into the pumpkin-egg mixture, allowing the bread to soak thoroughly for at least 10 seconds to absorb the flavors.
- Heat the butter: Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the French toast.
- Cook the French toast: Working in batches, add 1-2 soaked bread slices to the skillet and cook each side for about 2-3 minutes until they turn evenly golden brown, adding more butter as needed between batches.
- Serve: Plate the cooked French toast immediately and drizzle generously with maple syrup. Optionally, garnish with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar for an extra sweet finish.
Notes
- Use thick slices of brioche or challah for best texture and flavor.
- Allow bread to soak sufficiently to ensure moist but not soggy French toast.
- Adjust pumpkin pie spice according to taste preference; additional cinnamon or nutmeg can be added.
- Maple syrup complements the pumpkin flavor perfectly, but powdered sugar or fresh fruit are great alternatives for toppings.
- Keep cooked French toast warm in a low oven if preparing in batches.
