Description
A decadent autumn breakfast featuring thick-cut brioche soaked in a creamy pumpkin spice custard and pan-fried until golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of brioche bread
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a wide mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until completely smooth.
- Cut the brioche bread into 1-inch thick slices.
- Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin custard, soaking for about 30-60 seconds per side.
- Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until it begins to bubble.
- Place the soaked bread in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and firm.
- Remove from the pan and let rest for one minute before serving with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American