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Fluffy Pumpkin Spice French Toast (Golden & Custardy)

Thick-cut golden brioche bread dipped in a velvety pumpkin spice custard and griddled in foaming butter until crisp outside with a melt-in-your-mouth custardy center. Ready in 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (8 slices)
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices (about 3/4-inch thick) thick-cut brioche or challah bread (day-old)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pie mix)
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half or whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for griddling)
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (warmed, for serving)
  • 2 tbsp toasted pecans and powdered sugar (optional garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a wide, shallow bowl or pie dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until completely smooth and emulsified.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet or cast-iron griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter until foamy.
  3. Dip each slice of brioche into the spiced pumpkin custard for about 20 seconds per side, allowing the bread to absorb the custard thoroughly without becoming overly soggy.
  4. Place 2 to 3 slices into the hot buttered skillet. Cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and caramelized.
  5. Carefully flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the second side until puffed, golden, and cooked through in the center.
  6. Repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter to the pan between batches as needed.
  7. Serve warm with pats of sweet cream butter, a generous drizzle of warm pure maple syrup, and toasted pecans.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 225mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 4200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.8mg

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