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Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Butter Recipe

Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Butter Recipe

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5.2 from 16 reviews
  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pumpkin French Toast with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Butter is a delightful autumn-inspired breakfast treat. Featuring tender brioche or challah bread soaked in a spiced pumpkin custard, and topped with a rich cinnamon-brown sugar butter, it perfectly blends warm flavors and creamy textures for a cozy start to your day.

Ingredients

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For the French Toast

  • 10 slices brioche or challah bread
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 6 oz canned pumpkin
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

For the Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter

  • 4 tbsp butter, very softened
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cinnamon Butter: In a small bowl, whisk together softened butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg until fully combined. Place the bowl in the freezer to firm up while you prepare the French toast mixture.
  2. Preheat the Skillet: Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat it over medium-high heat until hot and ready for cooking.
  3. Make the Pumpkin Custard Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and canned pumpkin. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform. In a separate small bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar; then incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, whisking until smooth and evenly mixed.
  4. Soak the Bread: Dip each slice of brioche or challah into the pumpkin custard, coating both sides evenly. Shake off any excess to prevent sogginess—avoid letting the bread soak for too long.
  5. Cook the French Toast: Place the coated bread slices onto the preheated skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until each side develops a golden brown crust.
  6. Serve: Immediately serve the French toast topped with the chilled cinnamon brown sugar butter, allowing it to melt luxuriously atop the warm slices.

Notes

  • Use thick-sliced brioche or challah bread for best texture and flavor.
  • Do not soak the bread too long in the custard mixture to avoid sogginess.
  • You can prepare the cinnamon butter ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the custard mixture to enhance flavor if desired.
  • Serve with maple syrup or fresh fruit for added sweetness and freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice with butter
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: Pumpkin French Toast, Brown Sugar Butter, Cinnamon Butter, Fall Breakfast, Brioche French Toast, Challah French Toast, Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes

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