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Golden pumpkin french toast with thick brioche slices, melting butter and maple syrup on white plate. Easy 25 minute fall breakfast recipe with spiced pumpkin custard and caramelized edges.

Pumpkin French Toast

Fluffy brioche bread soaked in spiced pumpkin custard and cooked to golden perfection with maple syrup and butter. This cozy pumpkin french toast brings autumn flavors to your breakfast table in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 465
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices Thick brioche bread Day old, cut 1 inch thick
  • 0.75 cup Pumpkin puree Pure pumpkin, not pie filling
  • 4 large Large eggs Room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream For rich custard
  • 0.5 cup Whole milk Combines with cream
  • 0.33 cup Brown sugar Packed for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure extract preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Essential fall spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg For warm complexity
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger Fresh warmth
  • 4 tablespoon Butter For cooking and serving
  • 0.25 cup Maple syrup Pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Large shallow bowl For custard mixture
  • 1 Whisk For smooth blending
  • 1 Large skillet or griddle For cooking
  • 1 Wide spatula For flipping carefully
  • 1 Measuring cups For accurate proportions
  • 1 Small saucepan For warming syrup
  • 1 Fine mesh sifter For powdered sugar
  • 4 Serving plates For beautiful presentation

Method
 

  1. Whisk pumpkin puree in large shallow bowl until smooth
  2. Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each
  3. Slowly pour in cream and milk, whisking constantly
  4. Add brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, whisk until combined
  5. Slice brioche into thick 1 inch pieces
  6. Arrange bread in custard, let soak 2 to 3 minutes per side
  7. Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat until foaming
  8. Transfer soaked bread to skillet using spatula for support
  9. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown
  10. Look for caramelized edges and crispy exterior
  11. Transfer to warm plates immediately
  12. Dust generously with powdered sugar
  13. Add pat of butter and warm maple syrup
  14. Serve immediately while hot and crispy

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.