A cozy, café-style pumpkin spice latte made with real pumpkin puree, warm fall spices, freshly brewed espresso (or strong coffee), and frothed milk—ready in just 10 minutes.
2shotsEspresso or strong coffee2 oz espresso, or ½ cup hot brewed coffee
2cupsMilk of choice:480 ml dairy or non-dairy milk (e.g., whole, oat, almond)
¼ cupPumpkin pureereal pumpkin puree
½ tspPumpkin pie spiceor homemade blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves
1–2Tbsp Sweetener: maple syrup or granulated sugarto taste
1tspVanilla extractpure vanilla extract
Optional garnish: Whipped cream or coconut whipped cream; extra pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon dusting
Instructions
1.Heat the pumpkin mixture
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, pumpkin puree, sweetener, and pumpkin pie spice. Warm until hot but not boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar.
2.Add vanilla & coffee
Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract. Pour in espresso or strong brewed coffee and stir until fully blended.
3.Froth or steam the milk
Froth the spiced milk using a milk frother, French press, or whisk until creamy microfoam forms.
4.Assemble & serve
Divide the latte between two mugs. Spoon or pour foam on top. Garnish with whipped cream and a dusting of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon if desired.
Notes
Dairy-free/Vegan swap: Use almond, oat, or coconut milk and coconut whipped cream
Stronger pumpkin flavor: Reduce ¼ cup puree over low heat until thickened or substitute pumpkin butter
Homemade spice blend: If you lack pumpkin pie spice, use ½ tsp cinnamon + ⅛ tsp each nutmeg, ginger, and cloves
Iced variation: Chill coffee, mix with cold spiced milk over ice, and skip steaming
Adjust sweetness: Start with 1 Tbsp sweetener, then increase as desired