Description
A cozy, autumn-inspired twist on classic French toast with a creamy pumpkin pie filling and a touch of spice, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bread (brioche or challah recommended)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup Fairlife milk
- Pumpkin pie spice (to taste, for the custard soak and filling)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 tbsp canned pumpkin
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- Pumpkin pie spice (a pinch for filling)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, canned pumpkin, powdered sugar, and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Make the custard: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, Fairlife milk, and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice until well blended.
- Assemble the toast: Spread about 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin-cream cheese mixture onto 4 slices of bread. Top with another slice to form 4 sandwiches.
- Soak the sandwiches: Dip each sandwich into the custard mixture for about 10 seconds per side, ensuring even coating but not oversaturating the bread.
- Cook the French toast: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil. Cook each sandwich 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Slice diagonally and serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with maple syrup.
Notes
- For a lighter filling, substitute ricotta or mascarpone for the cream cheese.
- Top with toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts for added texture and crunch.
- For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and cream cheese alternatives.
- Make ahead: Prepare the filling a day in advance and store in the fridge.
- For best results, don’t over-soak the bread to avoid soggy toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approximately 250-300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
