Description
This Fall Pumpkin French Toast recipe brings the cozy flavors of autumn to your breakfast table. Featuring a spiced pumpkin-infused custard and thick-cut bread, this dish offers a warm, comforting meal perfect for chilly mornings. Topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and optional nuts, it’s an irresistible seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Custard Mixture
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (can substitute with almond or oat milk)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
Bread and Cooking
- 8 slices of bread (thick-cut, such as brioche or challah)
- Butter or oil for cooking
To Serve
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until thoroughly combined to create a smooth custard.
- Soak the Bread: Dip each slice of thick-cut bread into the pumpkin custard mixture, soaking for about 30 seconds on each side to allow the bread to absorb the flavors well.
- Heat the Pan: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a tablespoon of butter or add oil to prevent sticking and create a golden crust.
- Cook the Bread: Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet or griddle and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, adjusting heat as needed to avoid burning.
- Keep Warm: Transfer the cooked French toast to a plate and keep warm while finishing the remaining slices to serve all hot.
- Serve Immediately: Stack two or three slices on a plate, fan them out attractively, and top with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and chopped pecans or walnuts if desired for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use oil instead of butter for cooking.
- Thick-cut breads like brioche or challah work best to soak up the custard without falling apart.
- Adjust spices according to taste; you can add more cinnamon or nutmeg for bolder flavors.
- Keep cooked slices warm in a low oven (around 200°F) if serving a large batch.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Fall breakfast, Pumpkin French toast, Autumn recipes, Spiced French toast, Cozy breakfast recipe
