Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast - Ellie Krieger

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pecan or walnut pieces
• 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch ground cloves
• Pinch salt
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk (1 percent)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Four 1-inch thick slices challah bread, preferably whole-wheat (6 ounces total; may substitute brioche)