Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (Printable Version)
Creamy homemade pumpkin spice latte with real pumpkin, warm spices, and vanilla. Perfect autumn comfort drink.
# What You Need:
→ Pumpkin Spice Base
01 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
02 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves blend)
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or maple syrup)
→ Milk & Coffee
04 - 1 ½ cups whole milk (or plant-based alternative)
05 - ½ cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots espresso
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
07 - Whipped cream
08 - 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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The real pumpkin puree makes it taste authentic, not like artificial syrup
- You probably have everything in your pantry right now
- Takes less time than driving to a coffee shop and waiting in line
02 -
- The first time I made this, I used pumpkin pie filling instead of pure pumpkin and it was overwhelmingly sweet and weirdly gelatinous
- Frothing the milk makes such a difference in texture that I cannot even explain it, but you will understand after one sip
- This recipe doubles easily if you have friends over who all need some autumn comfort
03 -
- Whisk the pumpkin and spices together before adding any milk helps prevent those stubborn lumps
- If you do not have a frother, pour the milk mixture into a sealed jar and shake it like you mean it