For Challah:

• 1 loaf Challah, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• A few tablespoons of unsalted butter, for greasing the griddle
• A few tablespoons of vegetable oil, for greasing the griddle

For Pumpkin Pie Filling:

• 8 ounces mascarpone, slightly softened
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin pureé (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Powdered sugar, for serving