Description
A rich, homemade pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin puree and brown sugar. It tastes like authentic autumn, takes only 5 minutes to prepare, and offers better flavor and control over sweetness than coffee shop versions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (120g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons (30g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon spice blend (1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/8 tsp cloves) OR 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (whole, 2%, oat, or almond)
- 1–2 shots (2–4 oz) espresso or strong coffee
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- Cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
- Extra pumpkin spice (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, heavy cream, and spice blend until a smooth, thick paste forms with no lumps.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly over medium-low heat. Do not let the mixture boil. Stir frequently for 3-4 minutes until hot and fully combined.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Froth the pumpkin milk mixture using a handheld frother or by pumping a French press vigorously for 30 seconds until foamy.
- While the milk is warming, brew the espresso or strong coffee.
- Pour the hot espresso into a mug. Slowly pour the frothed pumpkin milk over the coffee, holding back the foam with a spoon.
- Spoon the remaining foam on top. Garnish with whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, and a pinch of pumpkin spice. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure you use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid excessive sweetness. Keep heat on medium-low to prevent scorching the milk. If lumps persist, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. The pumpkin milk base can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days, but the finished latte is best made fresh.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large mug (approx.
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: pumpkin spice latte, homemade latte, fall drink, brown sugar pumpkin, coffee recipe, autumn beverage, gluten-free drink