Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (Printable)
A warm, aromatic blend of real pumpkin and autumn spices with creamy milk and bold espresso.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pumpkin Spice Base
01 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
02 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Milk & Coffee
04 - 1 ½ cups whole milk
05 - ½ cup strong brewed coffee
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
07 - Whipped cream
08 - Additional pumpkin pie spice 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 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.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- You probably have everything in your pantry right now
- Tastes infinitely better than anything youll buy for six dollars
- Makes your whole kitchen smell like absolute magic
02 -
- Real pumpkin purée is absolutely non-negotiable for authentic flavor
- Dont let the milk boil or it changes the texture completely
- The mixture thickens slightly as it heats, which is perfectly normal
03 -
- Make a big batch of the spice mixture to keep on hand all season
- Warm your mugs with hot water before pouring for extra staying power