Pumpkin Spice Latte
In short: A pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin puree, warm spices and strong coffee, with no syrup or special equipment needed. It takes about 13 min in total and makes 2 servings.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Total
- 13 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 205 kcal
Pumpkin spice lattes are an autumn ritual for many people, and the home version is very good. Cooking real pumpkin puree with sugar and spices in a little milk gives a deeper, rounder flavor than flavored syrup does. Strong coffee cuts through the sweetness. You need one small pan, a whisk and ten minutes, and you can adjust the sugar and spice to taste.
Instructions
- Brew the coffee or espresso and keep it hot.
- In a small saucepan, whisk the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, spice and salt with 60 ml (1/4 cup) of the milk. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, stirring, until the mixture bubbles gently and the sugar dissolves.
- Whisk in the rest of the milk a little at a time. Heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until steaming. Do not let it boil.
- Take the pan off the heat, stir in the vanilla and whisk hard for 30 seconds to make the milk foamy.
- For a perfectly smooth latte, pour the pumpkin milk through a fine sieve into a jug.
- Divide the hot coffee between two large mugs, pour the pumpkin milk over it and top with whipped cream and a pinch of spice.
Tips
- Use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which is already sweetened and spiced. Butternut squash or sweet potato puree also works.
- For a dairy-free latte, use oat milk, and strain the finished milk through a fine sieve if you want a perfectly smooth texture.
Questions and answers
Can I make a pumpkin spice latte without pumpkin puree?
Yes. Use 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice for a lighter spiced latte. The pumpkin adds body and a mild earthy sweetness.
How do I make my own pumpkin pie spice?
Mix 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of ground ginger, 2 teaspoons of ground nutmeg and 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cloves. Keep it in a small jar for the season.
Can I make a pumpkin spice latte iced?
Yes. Make the pumpkin milk as written, chill it, then pour it over a tall glass of ice and add the cooled coffee.
How long does it take to make Pumpkin Spice Latte?
About 13 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 8 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Pumpkin Spice Latte?
About 205 kcal per serving, with 8 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 205 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 175 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
