Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte is a cozy, fall-inspired drink that combines strong brewed coffee or espresso with creamy milk, real pumpkin purée, warm pumpkin spice, and a touch of sweetness. Topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, it’s the perfect homemade version of your favorite coffee shop classic.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk dairy or non-dairy
- 2 tbsp pumpkin purée
- 2 –3 tbsp sugar or to taste
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice plus more for topping
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots espresso
- Whipped cream optional, for topping
Instructions
- Warm milk & pumpkin: In a small saucepan, whisk together milk, pumpkin purée, and sugar. Cook over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- Add flavor: Remove from heat and stir in pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract.
- Blend (optional): For a frothier drink, blend mixture with a hand blender until foamy.
- Assemble latte: Pour hot coffee or espresso into mugs. Divide pumpkin milk mixture evenly over the coffee.
- Finish: Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon. Serve warm
Notes
- Adjust sugar to your preferred sweetness or use maple syrup for extra fall flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, use almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, use a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Can also be served iced—just chill the pumpkin milk mixture and pour over ice with cold brew coffee.