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PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE RECIPE cozy latte with whipped white sauce and cinnamon sticks
Joe Rooney

Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe: Simple and Irresistible

Experience the cozy warmth of this homemade pumpkin spice coffee, a perfect fall coffee treat that captures the essence of autumn drinks. Rich espresso combined with creamy milk and fragrant pumpkin spices makes this latte an irresistible seasonal favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shots espresso (or substitute 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee)
  • 1 cup milk of choice (oat milk froths beautifully)
  • 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup for natural sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream for topping (optional)
  • Extra cinnamon or pumpkin spice for dusting (optional)

Method
 

  1. Pour milk into a small pot and heat over medium-low heat until hot and almost simmering, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Make your espresso and pour it into a large mug or mason jar.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract to the espresso.
  4. Stir vigorously until everything combines smoothly with no lumps.
  5. Use a milk frother to froth your heated milk for about 30 seconds until foamy and doubled in volume.
  6. Pour the frothed milk into your mug over the pumpkin espresso mixture, reserving the extra foam.
  7. Spoon the reserved foam on top for café presentation.
  8. Add whipped cream if desired and sprinkle with extra pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.

Notes

  • Fresh is best – enjoy immediately while foam is perfect. You can prepare the pumpkin spice mixture (without milk) up to 2 days ahead. Oat milk creates the most café-like foam, but whole dairy milk works wonderfully too.