Back October 24, 2022

Spooky Pumpkin French Toast

As halloween approaches we have the perfect breakfast receipe to start the day off the spooky way. We hope you loaf it!

French Toast Batter

4 Eggs, beaten
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. pumpkin puree
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
kosher salt
1 ‘loaf handles’ Sourdough brioche, sliced into 1″ thick slices
3 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided

Pumpkin Butter

4 tbsp. unsalted butter, slightly softened
2 tbsp. pumpkin puree
2 tbsp. maple syrup
1/4 tsp. pumpkin spice
kosher salt
Icing sugar, for sprinkling
Maple syrup, for drizzling

Directions

  1. In a shallow baking dish, whisk eggs and combine with milk, pumpkin, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Place brioche slices into the pumpkin custard mixture and let soak, about 30 seconds per side.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Cook 2 slices brioche at a time until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat to cook all slices.
  3. Make pumpkin butter: in a medium bowl, whip together softened butter with pumpkin, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and a pinch of salt until light and fluffy.
  4. Top French toast with pumpkin butter, sprinkle with icing sugar, and drizzle with maple syrup.
  5. Enjoy your delicious halloween creation!