This recipe is perfect to use days old dry brioche. It yields 4 slices, so perfect for a gourmet breakfast for 2 people.

Brioche usually disappears quickly but if you happen to have some that has been on the counter for a couple of days, you may want to try those amazing French toasts.

You can use either plain brioche or even pumpkin brioche to increase the flavors even more.

The star of the show here is the pumpkin praline caramel that gives this irresistible earthy, nutty sweet and salty taste which is a mix of pumpkin praline (made with pepitas and roasted pumpkin kernels) and caramel.

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Overall the process is pretty simple:

1. Cut thick slices 1-2 inches that you soak in custard for a couple of minutes.
2. Cook them in a pan, to get both sides golden brown
3. Roll cooked slices in cinnamon sugar
4. Poke holes in the thickness of each slice from the bottom edge using a knife
5. Fill each slice with a generous amount of a mix of pumpkin praline and caramel
6. Plate: take two plates and put two slices
7. Add whipped cream to each plate
8. Drizzle with caramel, add couple of drops of pumpkin caramel and a couple of pieces of pumpkin brittle if desired.
9. Enjoy!

There you have a flamboyant plate that tastes as good as it looks.

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Disclaimer: yes those French Toasts are sweet but not overly sweet. The whipped cream helps balance the sweetness but also the earthy and nutty flavor of the pumpkin praline. Every bite is packed with flavor and texture. Definitively one of my favorite breakfast.

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