Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast Recipe
This Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast is a cozy and delicious twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Featuring a creamy pumpkin and cream cheese filling spiced with warm pumpkin pie spices, it’s perfect for fall mornings or any time you crave a comforting, seasonal treat. The golden, crispy exterior and soft, flavorful inside make for an irresistible breakfast or brunch dish.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (2 slices each) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Bread
- 8 slices of bread (your choice, preferably thick-cut like brioche or challah)
Egg Mixture
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup Fairlife milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (adjust to taste)
Filling
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (adjust to taste)
Additional
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and pumpkin pie spice until fully combined and smooth.
- Make the filling: In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, canned pumpkin, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and well combined. Adjust sweetness or spice to taste.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread a thin layer of the pumpkin cream cheese filling evenly onto one slice of bread, then top it with another slice to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining bread and filling.
- Dip the sandwiches: Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and add butter. Dip each sandwich briefly into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated but not soaked through to avoid sogginess.
- Cook the French toast: Place the coated sandwiches onto the heated griddle and cook until golden brown and crispy on one side, about 3-4 minutes. Flip carefully and cook the other side until similarly golden and cooked through, another 3-4 minutes.
- Serve warm: Remove from heat and serve immediately. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, or garnish with fresh fruit for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread like brioche, challah, or Texas toast for best results.
- Adjust the pumpkin pie spice amount to taste if you prefer a stronger or milder spice flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Be careful not to soak the bread too long in the egg mixture to prevent it from falling apart.
- This dish pairs well with warm maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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