Description
A cozy, fall-inspired twist on classic French toast. Thick slices of brioche or challah are soaked in a spiced pumpkin custard, pan-fried to golden perfection, and served with maple syrup or whipped cream.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup pumpkin purée
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Pinch of salt
8 slices brioche or challah bread
Butter, for cooking
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin purée, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a bit of butter.
- Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin custard, coating both sides evenly.
- Place the coated bread slices onto the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of bourbon or rum extract to the custard.
Top with chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture.
Use almond or oat milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
Texas toast can be used if brioche or challah are unavailable.
To reheat, use a toaster or skillet for best texture. Can also be frozen and reheated from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
