Pumpkin Spice Cloud Toast (Printable Version)

Airy toast topped with pumpkin meringue, baked golden and drizzled with maple syrup for a comforting breakfast treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices thick-cut bread, such as brioche or country loaf

→ Meringue

02 - 4 large egg whites
03 - 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Garnish

08 - 2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.
03 - Gently fold in pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, and, if using, nutmeg and ginger until combined. Avoid overmixing.
04 - Place bread slices evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Spoon the pumpkin meringue onto each slice, spreading to the edges and mounding it to create a fluffy appearance.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the meringue is set.
07 - Remove from oven, drizzle each slice with maple syrup, and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses pantry staples you probably have on hand
  • Ready in twenty minutes from start to finish
  • Gluten adaptable just switch the bread
  • A great way to use extra pumpkin puree
  • Impresses without much effort
02 -
  • Naturally gluten-free if using gluten-free bread
  • Vegetarian friendly and low in fat
  • A single batch serves four but the recipe doubles easily
  • The real showstopper here is the maple syrup It creates little rivulets over the meringue and seeps into the toast adding sweetness and all the woodsy fall notes
03 -
  • Always ensure your mixing bowl is completely clean and grease free any fat will keep egg whites from whipping up
  • Let your bread dry out slightly before baking so it can hold more meringue and stay crisp underneath
  • Fold the pumpkin and spices in gently to keep the cloud light and airy
  • I learned by trial that underbaking makes the meringue weep so give it time to set and color for the perfect bite
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