Pumpkin French Toast
This Pumpkin French Toast is the ultimate cozy fall breakfast, with a custardy center, golden-brown crust, and warm pumpkin spice flavor in every bite. Quick, easy, and family-friendly, it’s the perfect seasonal breakfast or brunch treat.
Equipment
- Large skillet or griddle for cooking French toast
- Shallow dish or pie plate for whisking and dipping custard mixture
- Whisk to combine custard ingredients
- Spatula for flipping bread
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- Butter or oil, for cooking
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and optional brown sugar. Whisk until fully combined.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a little butter or oil.
- Dip each bread slice into the pumpkin custard, soaking 20–30 seconds per side.
- Cook soaked bread slices for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter as needed.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and optional chopped pecans or walnuts.
Notes
For an extra indulgent touch, serve with whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Use thick-cut bread like brioche or challah for best results.