Fall Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast Recipe 🎃🍞🍂
Bring the flavors of autumn straight to your breakfast table with this Fall Pumpkin French Toast recipe! 🍁✨ Thick slices of bread are soaked in a creamy pumpkin-spiced custard, pan-fried to golden perfection, and topped with warm syrup, pecans, or a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for cozy mornings, holiday brunches, or whenever you’re craving that pumpkin spice magic. This recipe is easy, comforting, and makes your whole kitchen smell like fall.
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4–6
Ingredients:
For the Custard Mixture:
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half for creamier texture)
½ cup pumpkin purée
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon + nutmeg + cloves)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Toast:
8 thick slices of brioche, challah, or French bread (slightly stale works best)
2 tablespoons butter, for frying
Optional Toppings:
Maple syrup 🍁
Chopped pecans or walnuts
Whipped cream
Powdered sugar
Extra sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Make the pumpkin custard:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
2. Dip the bread:
Place bread slices in the custard mixture one at a time, letting each piece soak for 20–30 seconds so it absorbs all that pumpkin goodness. Don’t let it get too soggy!
3. Cook the French toast:
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt a little butter, then cook each custard-soaked bread slice for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.
4. Keep warm:
Transfer cooked French toast to a baking sheet in a 200°F (95°C) oven to keep warm while you finish the rest.
5. Add the toppings:
Serve the French toast stacked high, drizzled with maple syrup, sprinkled with nuts, and finished with a dollop of whipped cream or dusting of powdered sugar.
Tips & Variations:
✅ Use day-old bread so it soaks up the custard without falling apart.
✅ Swap milk for oat milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version.
✅ Add chocolate chips or swirl of cream cheese for a fun twist.
✅ Perfect for Thanksgiving breakfast or Christmas brunch!