Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (Printable)
Aromatic coffeehouse favorite made with real pumpkin and warm spices, ready in 10 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pumpkin Spice Base
01 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
02 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Milk & Coffee
04 - 1 ½ cups whole milk
05 - ½ cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots espresso
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
07 - Whipped cream
08 - Additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon for dusting
# How-To Steps:
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 -
- Makes your entire kitchen smell like a bakery in under ten minutes
- Uses real pumpkin instead of artificial syrup for genuine autumn flavor
- Costs a fraction of what youd pay at coffee shops and tastes even better
02 -
- Never use pumpkin pie filling instead of purée or youll end up with a strangely sweet, spiced mess
- The milk mixture thickens slightly as it heats, so stop before it boils or youll lose that silky latte texture
03 -
- Whisk the pumpkin base constantly to prevent it from scorching on the bottom of the pan
- Use your smallest saucepan so the milk stays deep enough to froth properly