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Pumpkin French Toast

Two slices of golden-brown pumpkin French toast on a plate, topped with fluffy pumpkin whipped cream, chopped candied pecans and sweet maple syrup
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This pumpkin French toast is what fall breakfast dreams are made of. Use a soft, sweet bread like pumpkin brioche to take it over the top.

Ingredients

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For the French toast:

  • 4 slices bread (I used Trader Joe’s pumpkin brioche twist, but regular brioche, sourdough or other white bread would also work well)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Butter, for cooking
  • Maple syrup, candied pecans and pumpkin whipped cream (recipe below), for topping

For the pumpkin whipped cream:

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. In a flat, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Dredge the bread in the egg mixture, letting it soak for 10-15 seconds on each side.
  2. Melt a tablespoon or two of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is hot and bubbling, gently lay the soaked bread slices in the hot skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until bread is fully golden-brown on both sides. Remove to a plate while you make the whipped cream.
  3. In a large bowl with a hand mixer, or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Add the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Whip on high speed once more until fully combined.
  4. Top the French toast with the pumpkin whipped cream, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a few chopped candied pecans. Enjoy immediately.

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