This pumpkin spice latte brings cozy coffee-shop flavor to your kitchen with real pumpkin and warm spices. Make it with espresso or strong coffee, then adjust the sweetness to suit your taste.
Each sip is creamy and smooth, with a gentle pumpkin flavor, fragrant cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg. A layer of frothed milk softens the bold coffee, while whipped cream makes every cup feel special.
It takes just minutes to prepare and uses simple ingredients you can keep on hand. Serve it hot on a cool morning, as an afternoon treat, or whenever you want a comforting homemade coffee.
Ingredients
- 4 fl oz espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 2 cups whole milk
- 0.25 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- 0.13 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.06 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp whipped cream
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla. Warm over medium-low heat, whisking often, until hot but not boiling.
- Froth the milk mixture with a milk frother or whisk until lightly foamy.
- Divide the espresso or strong coffee between two mugs, then pour in the warm pumpkin milk.
- Top with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon, if desired. Serve hot.