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Lily Coleman

Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin French Toast Sticks

Thick slices of bakery brioche sliced into fun dunkable sticks, dipped in a rich spiced pumpkin custard, pan-fried in butter until golden, and tossed in crunchy cinnamon sugar. A 20-minute cozy autumn breakfast sensation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Kid-Friendly
Cuisine: American, Autumn Comfort
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Spiced Pumpkin Custard & Brioche Sticks
  • 8 slices brioche bread cut into sticks
  • 3 large eggs custard base
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin purée pure pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup whole milk for creamy custard
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup natural sweetener
  • 1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice warm fall spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract aromatic
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter for golden crust
Cinnamon Sugar Coating & Serving
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar crunchy crust
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon fragrant spice
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup for dipping

Method
 

  1. Slice the Brioche: Slice each thick slice of brioche into 2 or 3 finger-sized sticks (about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long).
  2. Whisk the Pumpkin Custard: In a shallow pie dish or wide bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, pumpkin purée, milk, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
  3. Prep Cinnamon Sugar: On a large plate or shallow tray, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until blended.
  4. Dip & Coat: Melt 1 to 2 tablespoons butter in a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron griddle over medium heat. Dip each brioche stick into the pumpkin custard for 3 to 4 seconds per side so it absorbs the custard without becoming soggy.
  5. Pan-Fry Golden: Place sticks into the sizzling butter. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning with tongs so all four sides become golden-brown and slightly crisp.
  6. Roll in Cinnamon Sugar & Serve: Immediately transfer hot french toast sticks directly into the cinnamon sugar mixture and turn to coat on all sides. Serve hot with warm maple syrup for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 3200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2.1mg

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