Pumpkin Spice French Toast

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (I use Diamond Crystal)
• 1 loaf challah bread cut into 1 1/4 inch slices
• 4 tablespoons butter
• Avocado oil (or neutral oil) spray
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup mascarpone
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   In an 11x8 dish, add eggs and whisk until no noticeable egg whites are separated

2. 2

   Add pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, salt, and brown sugar and whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   Next, add whole milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.

4. 4

   Dip challah bread into egg mixture. Set a timer for 4 minutes, punching challah slices into mixture after 1 minute has passed.

5. 5

   After 4 minutes, flip and set timer again. Preheat cast iron skillet.

6. 6

   Once cast iron is hot, add ½ tablespoon butter and spray bottom or skillet with avocado oil spray. Once butter melts, carefully add french toast and cook for 4 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Flip and repeat cooking time.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with whipped mascarpone (optional, see below) a dusting of pumpkin pie spice and maple syrup. Optional - Whipped Mascarpone 1. In a food processor, add all ingredients and process on “High” until mixture turns into a whipped texture. Place in a bowl and leave in refrigerator, covered until ready to use.