Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (Printable Version)
A cozy, aromatic coffeehouse favorite made with real pumpkin and warm 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
# Directions:
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.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- Making it at home costs about a third of what youd pay at a coffee shop
- The real pumpkin creates this velvety texture you just cannot fake with syrup
02 -
- Boiling the milk changes its texture and makes it harder to get that microfoam everyone loves
- The pumpkin settles quickly, so give it a quick swirl before each sip
03 -
- Brown sugar instead of white gives these caramel notes that remind me of caramel apples at fall fairs
- If your spices are old, toast them in a dry pan for 30 seconds before using to wake them up