Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons pumpkin puree (canned)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces espresso – freshly brewed
- whipped cream – for serving
- ground cinnamon – for serving
Instructions
- 1.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until glossy and fragrant, 2–3 minutes.
- 2.
Whisk in the milk and heat until hot with small bubbles forming at the edges but not boiling, 3–5 minutes; remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla. For an ultra-smooth texture, strain through a fine-mesh sieve, 15–30 seconds.
- 3.
While the milk heats, brew 2 ounces espresso (about 1 ounce per drink), 25-35 seconds, until dark and aromatic.
- 4.
Froth the hot pumpkin-milk mixture with a whisk or milk frother until lightly foamy, 20–30 seconds.
- 5.
Divide the espresso between two warmed mugs, 5 seconds, then pour in the pumpkin-milk mixture, holding back the foam; spoon foam over the top, 15–20 seconds.
- 6.
Top with whipped cream and a pinch of ground cinnamon, and serve hot immediately.
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Pumpkin spice latte is a cozy, aromatic coffee drink that blends espresso with warm milk, real pumpkin puree, and a blend of baking spices. The flavor is gently sweet, creamy, and perfumed with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, delivering a velvety texture and café-style foam. Finished with whipped cream and a dusting of spice, it balances roasty coffee bitterness with autumnal sweetness and warmth.
Originating in the United States, the pumpkin spice latte rose to prominence in the early 2000s as a seasonal coffeehouse beverage. Its popularity quickly expanded beyond cafés, inspiring home cooks to recreate it using pantry spices and canned pumpkin. Over time it became a hallmark of fall in American food culture, with countless adaptations while retaining its core identity of espresso, milk, pumpkin, and spice.