Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (Printer-friendly)
A cozy, aromatic coffeehouse favorite made at home with real pumpkin and warm autumn spices.
# 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
# How To Make It:
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 Hints:
01 -
- You get that coffee shop experience without leaving your pajamas or spending six dollars
- Real pumpkin brings an earthy depth that syrupy versions can never quite fake
02 -
- Real pumpkin puree is absolutely non negotiable here, anything else is just orange sugar water
- Never let the milk boil or you will end up with a weird skin on top that ruins the whole experience
03 -
- Whisk the pumpkin base really thoroughly at the start so you never get any weird textured bits in your final drink
- Froth half the milk separately to get extra foam, then pour it over the back of a spoon for that layered latte effect