Description
A delightful fall-inspired breakfast featuring brioche stuffed with pumpkin and warming spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of brioche bread (or any good-quality bread)
- 1 cup of pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy alternatives)
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
- Maple syrup for serving
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the pumpkin filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Make the custard mixture: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Assemble the toast: Take a thick slice of brioche and slice it through the center to create a pocket, then fill it with the pumpkin mixture.
- Dunk into custard: Carefully dip the stuffed bread into the custard mixture, ensuring all sides are well coated.
- Cook to perfection: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of butter. Once melted and bubbling, place the stuffed bread slices flat in the skillet.
- Serve: Stack them high on a plate, drizzle with maple syrup, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flaxseed meal mixed with water. Use almond or oat milk instead of dairy milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: breakfast, French toast, pumpkin, fall recipe, holiday, family-friendly