10/10/2026
Fall mornings were made for this 🍂☕
Pumpkin spice French toast with an espresso kick. Thick-cut challah, maple-pumpkin custard, golden griddle edges, and a cloud of whipped cream on top. Brunch is served.
Ingredients for ~2:
Custard:
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
• 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tbsp espresso powder
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/8 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
French Toast:
• 4 slices challah bread (1” thick)
• Butter & maple syrup for serving
Optional whipped cream:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ~1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/8 tsp vanilla paste (optional)
• Dust with espresso powder & pumpkin spice
Method:
1. Whisk all custard ingredients together in a baking dish.
2. Soak bread slices ~1 min per side.
3. Heat a skillet or griddle and grease with butter or neutral oil. Cook 3–4 min until golden brown, flip, and cook another ~3 min.
4. Serve with butter, maple syrup, a dollop of whipped cream, and a hot cup of coffee.
Grab everything you need at your neighborhood Raley’s 🧡
