Description
Indulgent pumpkin French toast elevates breakfast with seasonal spices and creamy pumpkin-infused batter. Warm maple syrup and crispy edges make this comforting dish a perfect fall morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 slices thick-cut white bread (challah or brioche)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ⅔ cup milk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Cooking Preparation:
- oil or cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Create a velvety pumpkin-infused custard by vigorously blending all liquid ingredients with warm spices in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Thoroughly incorporate the mixture until a uniform, silky texture emerges with no visible lumps.
- Prepare a non-stick cooking surface by warming a skillet or griddle to a gentle, consistent temperature.
- Lightly coat the cooking surface with a thin layer of neutral oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Delicately submerge each bread slice into the pumpkin-spiced custard, ensuring complete and even coverage on both sides.
- Allow excess liquid to drip off, gently patting the bread to remove any pooling mixture.
- Place the coated bread onto the heated surface, allowing it to transform into a golden-brown delicacy with crisp edges.
- Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, watching for a rich caramel color and slight puffing of the bread.
- Carefully flip the toast, continuing to cook until both sides achieve a uniform golden-brown appearance and a tender interior.
- Repeat the process with remaining bread slices, adjusting heat as needed to maintain consistent cooking.
- Transfer the pumpkin French toast to serving plates, accompanying with a drizzle of maple syrup and a luxurious dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Elevate your breakfast game with this seasonal pumpkin-spiced French toast that transforms ordinary bread into a cozy, autumnal delight.
- Whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, and warm spices to create a rich, creamy batter that infuses each slice with incredible flavor.
- Use day-old bread for the best texture, as slightly stale bread absorbs the mixture more effectively without becoming soggy.
- Control your cooking temperature carefully to achieve a perfectly golden exterior while ensuring the inside is soft and custardy.
- Customize your toppings with maple syrup, whipped cream, chopped nuts, or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra indulgent morning treat.
- Store any leftover French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in a toaster or skillet for a quick breakfast the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg