Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Pumpkin Spice Latte
Description
This recipe for Pumpkin Spice Latte involves gently heating milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and sugar until steaming hot without boiling. The mixture is whisked to achieve smooth incorporation of flavors. Freshly brewed strong coffee is poured into serving cups and topped with the pumpkin-spiced milk blend. Whipped cream is piped on top and finished with a light dusting of pumpkin pie spice or a cinnamon-nutmeg mix to enhance the aroma and taste.
The drink balances the natural sweetness of the pumpkin and sugar with warm spice notes and creamy texture from heated milk. The steaming temperature brings out flavors without curdling the milk, making it comforting and appealing during cooler seasons.
This latte can be served immediately for best flavor and texture. It can be customized with different types of milk, such as almond or soy, though results may vary slightly in taste compared to dairy milk. Sweetener amount can be adjusted based on personal preference, and pumpkin puree quantity can be increased for a stronger pumpkin presence.
Nutritional info is estimated and varies depending on ingredients used. The recipe scales well for multiple servings, making it suitable for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk or almond milk, 2%
- 2 tablespoon pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅓ cup sugar (or stevia or coconut sugar) – adjust quantity as preferred
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup coffee freshly brewed, strong
For Serving
- Whipped Cream
- pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon and nutmeg powder mixed together
Instructions
- You’ll need – pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and freshly brewed coffee ready.
- Star heating up milk, pure pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, sugar in a sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk milk to blend everything and bring it to steaming hot. DO NOT BOIL IT.
- Into serving cups pour freshly brewed coffee, pumpkin milk. Fill up the cups ¾th. Pipe on some whipped cream to garnish.
- Sprinkle on to either pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon and nutmeg powder on top.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute dairy milk with almond, coconut, or soy milk, though flavors will differ slightly.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying sugar or using alternatives like stevia or coconut sugar.
- Increase pumpkin puree to intensify pumpkin flavor or keep it subtle as listed.
- The recipe scales easily to serve more people by doubling or tripling ingredients.
- Nutritional values are estimates and depend on product brands and quantities used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 2575IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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