Creamy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe Easy Homemade Cozy Fall Drink
A quick and easy homemade pumpkin spice latte with a creamy texture and balanced pumpkin spice blend, perfect for cozy fall mornings or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) freshly brewed espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or almond, oat, or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (12–24 grams) brown sugar, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) pumpkin pie spice (blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
- Cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon for garnish
- Whipped cream (optional, homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Brew 1 cup (240 ml) of espresso or strong brewed coffee and set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice, 2 tablespoons (30 grams) pumpkin puree, 1-2 tablespoons (12-24 grams) brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) pumpkin pie spice, and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract. Whisk frequently and heat until hot but not boiling, about 4-6 minutes.
- Remove from heat and froth the milk mixture using a milk frother or whisk vigorously until creamy and frothy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the hot espresso or coffee into a mug. Slowly add the pumpkin milk mixture, holding back foam with a spoon, then spoon the frothy foam on top.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a cinnamon stick. Optionally, top with whipped cream and a dash more pumpkin pie spice. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use real pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best flavor. Gently heat milk mixture to avoid curdling. Froth milk immediately after heating for best foam. Adjust brown sugar and spices to taste. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and coconut whipped cream. Can be served iced by cooling milk mixture and using cold brew coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 180220
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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