This Pumpkin Pie French Toast brings the cozy, spiced flavor of your favorite fall dessert to the breakfast table. Thick slices of bread are soaked in a creamy pumpkin custard infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Topped with maple syrup and whipped cream, it’s a decadent way to start any autumn morning—or make any morning feel like fall.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah)
- Butter or oil, for cooking
- Powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)