Description
This homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is rich, creamy, and full of cozy fall flavor. Real pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, milk, and espresso come together in just minutes for an easy coffeehouse-style drink you can serve hot or iced.
Ingredients
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 shots espresso, divided
3/4 cup cold heavy cream, optional for whipped topping
Instructions
1. Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and ground black pepper to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk constantly for about 90 seconds until the mixture becomes fragrant.
3. Add the granulated sugar and continue whisking until the sugar dissolves.
4. Reduce the heat to low.
5. Pour in the whole milk and vanilla extract.
6. Warm the mixture gently, stirring occasionally, without allowing it to boil.
7. If making whipped cream, beat the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
8. Prepare 4 shots of espresso.
9. Divide the espresso evenly between 2 mugs or heatproof glasses.
10. Pour the warm pumpkin milk mixture over the espresso.
11. Top with whipped cream if desired.
12. Finish with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon and serve immediately.
Notes
Use pure pumpkin puree rather than pumpkin pie filling.
Do not let the milk mixture boil because excessive heat can affect the texture and flavor.
For an iced version, cool the pumpkin mixture completely and serve it with cold espresso over ice.
If you do not have an espresso machine, use strong brewed coffee, instant espresso, or coffee made in a stovetop Moka pot.
Store the prepared pumpkin milk mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat the pumpkin mixture gently before serving.
Freshly whipped cream, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice all make excellent garnishes.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 437
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 81 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg