Delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Ingredients

Whipped Topping

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar

Latte

• 2 cups 2% milk
• 6 Tbsp canned pumpkin puree
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso
• Orange gel food coloring or natural food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to whip together the heavy cream and granulated sugar on high speed until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip or keep it ready to spoon over the latte.
2. In a small saucepan, whisk together the 2% milk, canned pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Warm the mixture over medium heat until it is hot, tested by carefully tasting a small amount with a spoon.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the hot brewed coffee or espresso along with the vanilla extract. If desired, add a few drops of orange gel or natural food coloring to tint the latte a warm pumpkin shade.
4. Pour the latte mixture evenly into three mugs or two larger mugs. Top each serving with a generous dollop of the prepared whipped cream and sprinkle additional pumpkin pie spice over the top for garnish. Serve immediately for best flavor and warmth.

Notes

• This recipe makes three smaller servings (about 1 cup each) or two larger servings (about 1.5 cups each).
• You can adjust the brown sugar amount to your preferred sweetness level.
• If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
• Use fresh espresso for a stronger flavor or increase coffee by 1/4 cup as preferred.
• The whipped topping can be prepared ahead and refrigerated briefly before serving.
• If vegan or lactose intolerant, substitute milk and cream with plant-based alternatives, noting it will alter creaminess.