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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    Pumpkin Spice French Toast

    Published: Mar 3, 2023 · Modified: May 14, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Brioche pumpkin spice French toast combines brioche bread with classic French toast flavor and a twist of pumpkin spice to create a breakfast everyone will love.

    Overhread shot of plateful of brioche pumpkin spice French toast with two forks

    If you're a fan of pumpkin French toast, then you're going to love this fall breakfast recipe. This super rich version uses brioche bread for extra flavor and infuses the classic breakfast with pumpkin spice flavor.

    Pumpkin Brioche French Toast

    This was inspired by my sweet potatofrench toast recipe on this site and pairs well with this candied bacon recipe, glazed bacon or our bacon twists recipe.

    Why You Will Love this Recipe

    • It's easy and convenient to make, with no complicated instructions.
    • It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors from the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, pecans, and dulce de leche.
    • It's a delicious treat that is both comforting and satisfying.
    • It's ideal for breakfast or brunch with friends & family.
    • It can be made ahead of time.
    • It's a versatile recipe that can easily be customized to suit individual tastes.
    • It has a moist texture due to the heavy cream in the recipe.

    Top Tip:

    Leave your bread cubes uncovered for a day and use day old so they really soak up all the delicious French toast ingredients.

    Ingredients

    You'll only need a few simple ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store. The major ingredients are right here, but you'll find tke complete list of ingredients along with amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    Overhead shot of individual brioche pumpkin spice French toast ingredients on table
    • Pumpkin puree
    • Milk
    • Heavy cream
    • Eggs
    • Brown sugar
    • Pumpkin pie spice
    • Vanilla extract
    • Brioche bread - day-old or toasted
    • Pecans
    • Dulce de leche - store-bought or homemade

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Vanilla extract - Vanilla is a universal crowd-pleaser, but feel free to swap in almond, coconut, peppermint, lemon, banana, maple, orange, or rum extract instead.
    • Milk - Use coconut milk or almond milk instead.
    • Brown Sugar - Use maple syrup or honey instead.
    • Brioche Bread - Any type of bread, such as challah, white sandwich bread, cinnamon raisin bread, sourdough or banana bread could be used in place of brioche bread for french toast.
    • Pecans - Use cashews, walnuts or almonds instead.
    • Additional Toppings - Add fresh fruit, chocolate chips, caramel chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, drizzle melted white chocolate or melted peanut butter all over the top or toasted coconut to the top of the french toast.
    • Dulce de leche - Use maple syrup, caramel sauce, applesauce, or whipped cream or ice cream instead.
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice - You can always sprinkle a little extra pumpkin pie spice all over the top of your french toast before serving or use cinnamon and nutmeg or cardamom and ground cloves for a slightly different extra pumpkin flavor instead.

    Instructions

    This is an incredibly easy recipe that's ready in no time. The overview is here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    1: Add day-old thick slices of bread, cut into cubes, to a baking dish.

    Overhead shot of bread cubes in baking pan
    Overhread shot of bread cubes in baking dish next to mixing bowl with French toast ingredients

    2: Combine all the French toast liquid ingredients and pour egg mixture over the bread. Refrigerate up to overnight.

    Overhead shot of French toast mixture being poured over bread cubes
    Overhead shot of unbaked brioche pumpkin spice French toast in baking dish topped with pecans

    3: Top with pecans and bake at 325 until golden brown. Drizzle with dulce de leche.

    Closeup overhead shot of cooked brioche pumpkin spice French toast in baking dish
    Dulce de leche being drizzled over brioche pumpkin spice Frenhc toast in baking dish
    Overhead shot of brioche pumpkin spice French toast on plates next to baking dish with more French toast

    Storage

    Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.

    Freezer: Store in an air-tight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

    Reheat: Bake uncovered at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes until heated through.

    Make Ahead: This recipe is designed to be made ahead of time! Combine all the ingredients per the directions, store overnight, then bake the next morning!

    What to Serve with French Toast

    This delicious French toast is perfect with all of your favorite savory breakfast options. Some great ideas include:

    • Sausage
    • Bacon
    • Eggs
    • Hashbrowns
    • Grits
    • Biscuits

    Tips

    • Always use day-old bread so it can absorb the liquid more easily.
    • Chill time is 1 hour minimum, but this recipe is so much better if you let it sit overnight.
    • We highly recommend that you use brioche if possible for the best flavor and texture.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about Pumpkin Spice French Toast? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about it.

    What is French toast?

    French toast is a breakfast recipe made with bread soaked in a mixture of milk and eggs and cooked in a pan or baked in the oven.

    What toppings are good with French toast?

    Try fresh berries, whipped cream, coconut flakes, nuts, and of course, syrup! If you're looking for some topping ideas make sure to check out our list of everything we can think of.

    Closeup shot of spatulaful of brioche pumpkin spice French toast over baking dish with more French toast.

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    Pumpkin Spice French Toast

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Pumpkin Spice French Toast

    Karin and Ken
    This pumpkin spice French toast recipe will have everyone coming back for more. Pumpkin brioche French toast is rich, hearty, and delicious.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, brunch, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 214 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • mixing bowl
    • wooden spoon
    • Rubber spatula
    • Plastic Wrap
    • 9 x 13 inch cake pan
    • toothpicks

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 4 large eggs lightly beaten
    • ½ cup brown sugar packed
    • 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 loaf day old brioche bread cut into cubes
    • ½ cup pecans roughly chopped
    • 1 cup dulce de leche
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    Instructions
     

    • Combine the pumpkin puree, whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt together in a bowl.
    • Place the day-old bread cubes in the pan and pour the pumpkin mixture over the bread. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight.
    • Heat the oven to 350° and spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
    • Remove the plastic wrap and top with pecans. Place in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Remove from the oven and drizzle dulce de leche over the french toast. Have a look at our sides to serve with french toast too. I think you'll be glad you did.

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    Notes

    Tips:
    • Always use day-old bread so it can absorb the liquid more easily.
    • Chill time is 1 hour minimum, but this recipe is so much better if you let it sit overnight.
    • We highly recommend that you use brioche if possible for the best flavor and texture.
    • If you don’t have day old, dry bread, you can place the cubed bread on a pan and bake for 5 to 10 minutes at 325°.
     
    Storage:
    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 427IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword pumpkin brioche french toast, pumpkin spice french toast
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