Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte (Print View)

Create a cozy coffeehouse favorite at home with real pumpkin and warm spices. Ready in 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pumpkin Spice Base

01 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
02 - 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or maple syrup)

→ Milk & Coffee

04 - 1 ½ cups whole milk (or any plant-based alternative)
05 - ½ cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots of espresso
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings (optional)

07 - Whipped cream
08 - Additional pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon 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 or espresso 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.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Real pumpkin purée creates that velvety texture coffee shop versions fake with thickeners
  • You control exactly how much spice and sweetness goes into your cup
  • Works beautifully with whatever milk you have in your fridge, dairy or not
02 -
  • Pumpkin pie filling and pumpkin purée are completely different things, and using the wrong one will make your drink overly sweet and strange
  • Never let the milk mixture boil, which creates an off flavor that no amount of spices can fix
  • The foam settles quickly, so serve these immediately while they're at their most beautiful
03 -
  • Whisk the pumpkin base really well to eliminate any lumps before adding the milk
  • Warm your mugs with hot water while the milk heats, which keeps everything at the perfect temperature
  • Grate fresh nutmeg over the top instead of using preground, it's transformative

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