Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (Print Version)
A warm, spiced coffee drink made with real pumpkin puree and aromatic autumn spices.
# What You Need:
→ Pumpkin Spice Base
01 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
02 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or maple syrup)
→ Milk & Coffee
04 - 1 ½ cups whole milk (or any plant-based alternative)
05 - ½ cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots of espresso
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings (optional)
07 - Whipped cream
08 - Additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for dusting
# Directions:
01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and sugar. Heat until warmed and fragrant, about 1 minute.
02 - Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Heat until steaming but not boiling.
03 - Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract.
04 - Froth the milk mixture using a frother, whisk, or blender until foamy.
05 - Pour hot coffee or espresso evenly into two mugs. Add the steamed pumpkin milk mixture on top.
06 - Top with whipped cream and a dusting of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- You will never go back to the expensive coffee shop version once you taste how rich and authentic real pumpkin makes it
- The spice base can be made in bulk and kept in your fridge for instant cozy drinks all season long
02 -
- Frothing while the mixture is still hot creates that lasting foam that does not disappear before you can even take a sip
- Maple syrup instead of sugar adds this depth that makes everything taste more expensive and complex
03 -
- Heat your mugs with hot water while everything else cooks so your latte stays hot longer
- Brown sugar instead of white creates this caramel-like depth that makes everything taste more special