Description
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte, featuring rich espresso or coffee blended with creamy milk, pumpkin puree, and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly days, this delightful drink is easy to make and can be customized to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, such as almond or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or sweetener of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for garnish)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients on the counter for a smoother process.
- Mix the Pumpkin Base: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. Whisk until smooth.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the pumpkin mixture and set aside.
- Brew Your Espresso or Coffee: Brew 1 cup of espresso or strong coffee using your preferred method. Keep it warm.
- Choose Your Milk: Decide on the type of milk (dairy or non-dairy) you want to use.
- Heat the Milk: In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of milk over medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot but not boiling.
- Combine with Pumpkin Mixture: Remove the milk from heat and whisk in the pumpkin mixture until well combined and frothy.
- Combine Coffee and Milk: In a mug, pour the brewed coffee, then slowly add the pumpkin milk mixture on top.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your latte and add more sugar if desired, stirring gently to combine.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Optionally, top with whipped cream for extra creaminess.
- Garnish with Pumpkin Pie Spice: Sprinkle extra pumpkin pie spice on top for garnish.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your homemade pumpkin spice latte while warm.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with flavors by adding nutmeg or cinnamon to the pumpkin mixture.
- Store any leftover pumpkin mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled for multiple servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes