Pumpkin French Toast Recipe
Delight in this cozy Pumpkin French Toast recipe perfect for autumn mornings. Infused with warm spices and creamy pumpkin puree, this twist on classic French toast is cooked on a griddle for a golden-brown exterior and finished in the oven for that perfect, tender inside. Serve with maple syrup for an irresistible breakfast treat that serves nine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Custard Mixture
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/2 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
Bread & Cooking
- 9 slices (1-inch thick) hearty white bread (such as rustic French bread or brioche)
- Butter, for greasing the griddle
- Maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat equipment: Preheat your oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, heat an electric griddle to 350 degrees or alternatively, warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the French toast.
- Prepare custard: In a shallow dish, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, light-brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cloves until fully combined. Pour the half and half into the mixture and whisk again until the custard is smooth and well blended.
- Soak bread: Dip each slice of the hearty bread into the pumpkin egg mixture, allowing it to soak thoroughly before flipping to soak the other side. This ensures the toast will be rich and flavorful throughout.
- Cook first side: Butter the griddle area where you will place the soaked bread slice. Lay the bread on the griddle and cook for several minutes until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and cook other side: Carefully lift the slice, butter the griddle once again, then flip the bread and cook the second side until it also turns a golden brown, ensuring an even crispness on both sides.
- Keep warm in oven: Transfer the cooked slices to the oven rack and keep warm at 225 degrees for up to 10 minutes. This step also helps finish cooking the centers to a tender, custardy consistency if needed.
- Serve: Serve the pumpkin French toast warm, optionally drizzled with maple syrup for added sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- Using rustic French bread or brioche provides the best texture and thickness for soaking and cooking.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute half and half with your favorite plant-based milk.
- Adjust spices to taste if you prefer a milder or stronger pumpkin spice flavor.
- Ensure the griddle or skillet is properly buttered before each batch to prevent sticking and achieve perfect browning.
- This recipe serves 9 slices; adjust ingredient quantities accordingly for different serving sizes.
Find it online: https://dishcooks.com/pumpkin-french-toast-recipe/
