Pumpkin Pie French Toast
If you're like me and dream of pumpkin pie for breakfast, this French toast is about to make your mornings way better! Imagine all the cozy flavors of pumpkin pie wrapped up in the most perfect, golden, caramelized French toast with every bite. It’s the ultimate breakfast to kick off fall, and trust me, you’ll be making it on repeat!
Servings to 4
Ingredients
FRENCH TOAST
- 1 brioche loaf, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch thick slices
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, more to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, to cook the French toast
CINNAMON BROWN SUGAR BUTTER
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
FOR SERVING
- powdered sugar
- maple syrup
Instructions
MAKE THE CINNAMON BUTTER
- To make the cinnamon butter, combine unsalted butter, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar, and powdered sugar. Mix together until smooth and set aside.
MAKE THE FRENCH TOAST
- To a bowl, make the custard to dip the bread in. Combine half and half, eggs, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Whisk really well until completely smooth and homogenous.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add a little bit of butter. If the pan is too hot, the butter will burn so make sure it's not too high.
- Dip each brioche slice in the custard quickly and place on the pan. Repeat with a few more until the pan is full but not crowded.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, then turn each one over and repeat so every side of the roll gets golden brown and crispy. Take off the pan and repeat with the rest of the bread.
- Add a dollop of the cinnamon butter, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and drizzle maple syrup on top to enjoy!
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