Warm, fluffy, and full of fall flavors, this Pumpkin Pie French Toast is elevated with a luxurious whipped pumpkin spice honey butter.
Perfect for cozy mornings!
Ingredients
For the French toast:
- 1 loaf French bread, sliced
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Butter or oil for cooking
For the whipped pumpkin spice honey butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
Step 1: In a medium bowl, beat butter, honey, and pumpkin pie spice until fluffy. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
Step 3: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
Step 4: Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, coating both sides evenly.
Step 5: Cook bread on the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
Step 6: Serve warm, topped with whipped pumpkin spice honey butter.
Optionally drizzle with maple syrup or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use a different type of bread?
Yes, brioche or challah works wonderfully as substitutes for French bread.
2. How do I store leftovers?
Store cooked French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or oven.
3. Can I freeze French toast?
Yes! Lay slices on a baking sheet to freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat in a toaster or oven.
4. Can I make the honey butter in advance?
Absolutely! Store it in the fridge for up to a week. Let it soften slightly before serving.
5. Is there a dairy-free option?
Substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
Pumpkin Pie French Toast
Ingredients
For the French toast:
- 1 loaf French bread sliced
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Butter or oil for cooking
For the whipped pumpkin spice honey butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat butter, honey, and pumpkin pie spice until fluffy. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Cook bread on the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve warm, topped with whipped pumpkin spice honey butter. Drizzle with maple syrup or sprinkle with powdered sugar. (optionally)
