Description
A delightful fall-inspired French toast with creamy pumpkin and rich cream cheese, perfect for cozy breakfasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- Thick slices of bread (brioche or challah)
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture by softening cream cheese and mixing in powdered sugar and pumpkin spice.
- Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, ensuring they absorb flavors without getting soggy.
- Cook the bread slices in a skillet with melted butter for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Layer cream cheese mixture on top of the cooked side before flipping.
- Keep cooked French toast warm in the oven while finishing the remaining slices.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and optional toppings like powdered sugar or whipped cream.
Notes
Customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips, or try a savory version by omitting sugar and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: pumpkin, French toast, breakfast, fall recipe, comfort food