Pumpkin Spice Latte

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snacks

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade-pumpkin-spice-latte, pumpkin-spice-latte

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 5

Total Time 7

Servings servings (may vary)

Calories 268kcal

Ingredients

1/4 cup pumpkin puree
3 Tbsp granulated sugar (adapt sweetness to taste)
3/4-1 tsp pumpkin pie spice plus additional for sprinkling on top
1/2 cup espresso OR dark brewed coffee
2 1/4 cup whole milk
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
whipped cream and cinnamon sticks for serving

Instructions

In a medium size heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and espresso. Whisk until combined and let simmer until heated thru then lower heat.
Meanwhile, warm milk in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until hot. Use a whisk, a frother or an immersion blender to froth the milk until foamy. (about 30 seconds)
Whisk hot milk into the saucepan with the pumpkin mixture. Leave on the heat just until hot and steamy, remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract.
Pour into 2 (12 ounce) or 3 (8 ounce) mugs leaving enough room to add whipped cream. Top with whipped cream and dust with additional pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon.
Serve immediately garnished with a cinnamon stick, if desired.
Maple latte: Give the flavor a maple flavor adding maple syrup or extract to taste.

Notes

To make your own spice blend for seasoning: Use 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice.

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