Pumpkin Spice French Toast with Whipped Maple Butter
Pumpkin Spice French Toast is one of my favorite easy fall breakfast recipes! This brunch french toast recipe is laced with pumpkin, cinnamon and topped with a decadent whipped maple butter. This is a perfect recipe for slow fall mornings cozied up with your favorite blanket and a Halloween movie! Enjoy!
Servings 4 -6
Ingredients
- 8 Thick slices of french bread
- 6 Whole eggs
- ¼ Cup of half and half or milk
- ½ Cup of pumpkin puree
- 2 Teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice
- 1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ Cup of unsalted butter softened +more for frying
- 2 Tablespoons of pure maple syrup +more for serving
- 1 Cup of chopped pecans
Instructions
- Place unsalted softened butter and 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup into a large bowl fitted with a stand mixer and a whip attachment. Whip together butter and syrup for 30-60 seconds or until light and fluffy. Set aside or into the refrigerator until serving.
- In a large shallow bowl whisk together whole eggs, half and half, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract for 1-2 minutes or until eggs are broken and whisked to a smooth consistency. Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin egg mixture for 20-30 seconds. Heat a cast iron pan on medium heat with 2 Tablespoons of butter until melted. Add in 2 slices of french toast at a time and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Serve slices with warm maple syrup, whipped maple butter, and a sprinkle of chopped pecans.