Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (Printable version)
A cozy coffeehouse favorite made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and creamy milk. Ready in 10 minutes.
# What you'll 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.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Tastes exactly like your coffeehouse favorite but costs pennies per serving and takes ten minutes from start to finish
- Real pumpkin purée gives it an authentic creamy depth that syrup versions can never quite capture
02 -
- Do not let the milk boil or it will scorch and develop an unpleasant taste that ruins the whole drink
- Real pumpkin purée is absolutely essential here, the canned pumpkin pie filling will make it way too sweet and artificial tasting
03 -
- Make a big batch of the pumpkin spice base on Sunday and keep it in the fridge for quick weekday mornings
- Warm your mugs with hot water before pouring in the latte so it stays hot longer