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Glistening Pumpkin French Toast

Thick brioche slices soaked in pumpkin-spiced custard, pan-fried until golden, and finished with a glossy maple glaze for the ultimate fall breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Custard Base
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ginger
  • 1 pinch salt
French Toast
  • 8 slices brioche bread thick cut
  • 2 tbsp butter for frying
Maple Glaze
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or griddle
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Whisk eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla, and spices until smooth.
  2. Heat skillet over medium and melt butter.
  3. Dip brioche slices quickly into custard mixture.
  4. Cook slices 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  5. Repeat with remaining slices.
  6. Heat maple syrup with butter, vanilla, and cinnamon for glaze.
  7. Drizzle glaze over French toast and serve warm.

Notes

Do not oversoak bread to avoid sogginess. Brioche or challah works best for texture.