# Caramelized Pumpkin Breakfasts This Homemade French Toast is Pumpkin Spice With a Crispy Crust By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-french-toast References: [hungrygirlporvida](http://www.hungrygirlporvida.com/blog/2015/09/23/pumpkin-brulee-french-toast/) Fall is now here, which means it's time for pumpkin-flavored everything -- and this homemade french toast is no exception. Created by the blog Hungry Girl Por Vida, the [pumpkin brulee french toast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cream-pancakes) recipe is an autumnally appropriate breakfast that almost doubles as a dessert as well. Featuring a caramelized brulee crust and vanilla whipped sour cream, the homemade french toast has that [pumpkin spice flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-collection) that is oh so popular this time of year. The tangy whipped cream can also be used on a variety of other treats, like apple pie. To make your own at home, you'll need challah, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, vanilla, whipped sour cream, whipping cream, sugar, cream, milk and eggs. No broiling is required. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pumpkin Spice Trend:** Businesses in the food industry can innovate by introducing pumpkin spice flavors to their products. - **Brunch at Home Trend:** As people continue to work from home, businesses can focus on providing brunch meal kits that customers can make easily at home. - **Whipped Cream Alternatives Trend:** There is an opportunity for businesses to offer innovative alternatives to whipped cream, such as plant-based or dairy-free options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Industry:** The food industry can capitalize on the pumpkin spice trend by creating new pumpkin-flavored products and seasonal menu items. - **Meal Kit Delivery Industry:** Meal kit delivery services can offer brunch kits that provide customers with the ingredients and recipe to make creative and delicious homemade breakfasts. - **Dairy Industry:** The dairy industry can explore creating innovative whipped cream alternatives that cater to consumers who are lactose intolerant or prefer plant-based options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autumnal Breakfast Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-street-caf.md) - [French Toast Breakfast Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-swirl-french-toast-breakfast.md) - [Heat-and-Eat French Toast Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brioche-french-toast.md) - [Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pumpkin-cheesecake-pancakes.md) - [Sweet Pumpkin-Stuffed Beignets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-marshmallow-beignets.md) - [Apple Pie French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-apple-pie-french-toast.md) - [French Toast-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-cookies.md) - [Festive Gingersnap French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingersnap-apple-french-toast.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Pancakes Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-pancake-combo.md)