Pumpkin Spice Latte Drink (Printable)

A comforting coffee blend featuring pumpkin puree and warming spices for a cozy autumn drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Alternatives

01 - 2 cups whole milk (or oat/almond milk for non-dairy)
02 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional for creaminess)

→ Coffee

03 - 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee

→ Pumpkin & Sweeteners

04 - 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
05 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar (adjust to taste)
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Spices

07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
11 - Pinch of ground allspice

→ Toppings

12 - Whipped cream, for serving
13 - Additional cinnamon or pumpkin spice, for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, heavy cream, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Heat until steaming but not boiling, whisking occasionally.
02 - Remove from heat and whisk vigorously or froth with a milk frother until foamy.
03 - Divide espresso or strong brewed coffee evenly between two mugs.
04 - Pour the spiced pumpkin milk mixture over the coffee in each mug and stir gently to blend flavors.
05 - Top each drink with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin spice. Serve immediately.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • It's faster than any coffee shop run and tastes like autumn wrapped up in a mug, all for a fraction of the cost
  • The warming spices create this magical balance that feels indulgent but is actually quite gentle on the stomach
  • You control every element, from sweetness to spice intensity, so it becomes uniquely yours
02 -
  • The difference between steaming and boiling milk is the difference between silky and scorched—keep that heat at medium and never look away
  • Stale spices are recipe assassins; I once used cinnamon that had been sitting in my cabinet for three years and couldn't figure out why the drink tasted flat. Fresh spices are worth their weight in gold for this recipe
  • Pumpkin puree and cold milk don't mix well; heating them together is what makes them blend into one cohesive drink instead of separated layers
03 -
  • Make a large batch of the spiced milk mixture in advance and store it in the refrigerator—reheat and froth individual servings as needed for instant café-style drinks all week
  • If your milk froths with small, delicate bubbles rather than big ones, you've achieved perfection. Big, foamy bubbles tend to collapse, but tiny bubbles stay suspended and create that silky texture

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