Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (Printable)
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 Advice:
01 -
- Tastes exactly like your favorite coffeehouse version but costs a fraction and takes ten minutes
- Real pumpkin purée creates an authentic velvety texture you cannot fake with syrup alone
02 -
- Real pumpkin purée matters more than anything else in this recipe
- Never let the milk boil or the texture becomes oddly grainy
03 -
- Warm your mugs with hot water while the milk heats up
- Make a large batch of the spice base and freeze it in ice cube trays