Creamy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe Easy Homemade Fall Drink to Warm Up Mornings
A cozy and creamy homemade pumpkin spice latte that captures the perfect balance of pumpkin flavor and warming spices, ideal for crisp fall mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) pumpkin puree (plain canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole milk recommended; almond, oat, or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (12–25 grams) sugar (brown sugar preferred; white sugar or maple syrup as alternatives)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Brew 1 cup (240 ml) of espresso or strong coffee and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup (240 ml) milk, 2 tablespoons (30 grams) pumpkin puree, 1 to 2 tablespoons (12-25 grams) sugar, ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ginger, and a pinch of cloves. Stir well.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until hot but not boiling, about 3-4 minutes, until spices release aroma.
- Remove from heat and froth the milk mixture vigorously with a whisk or handheld frother until foamy and creamy, about 30 seconds. Add more milk if too thick.
- Pour the hot espresso or coffee into a mug. Slowly add the pumpkin milk mixture, holding back foam with a spoon, then spoon foam on top.
- Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice or cinnamon.
Notes
Do not overheat the milk mixture to avoid curdling or burnt taste. Stir pumpkin puree well before use to avoid uneven flavor. Frothing can be done by shaking warmed milk mixture in a sealed jar if no frother is available. Adjust sweetness to taste. For extra creaminess, use half-and-half or add a tablespoon of cream. Store leftover pumpkin milk mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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