Pumpkin Spice Latte (Hot & Iced!)
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Pumpkin Spice Latte (Hot & Iced!)
Description
The Pumpkin Spice Latte (Hot & Iced!) recipe features an infusion of pumpkin purée combined with whole milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice, blended and heated until warm and bubbly. The preparation involves whisking these ingredients on medium heat to create a creamy, spiced milk base. This is then combined with brewed dark roast coffee or espresso to form the latte.
Whipped cream is made fresh by whipping cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. The whipped cream enhances the drink’s texture and adds sweetness and richness as a topping. Cinnamon sticks may be used as a garnish for added aroma and presentation.
This latte balances the earthy depth of dark coffee with the sweet, spiced pumpkin milk. The method allows for either a hot or iced version, depending on preference. The whipped cream topping adds a light, airy contrast to the creamy coffee mixture, making each sip smooth and flavorful.
Practical tips include making sure the mixing bowl for whipped cream is well chilled for better volume and managing the frothing speed carefully to avoid splattering. Overwhipped cream can be corrected by adding a small amount of cold heavy cream and re-blending. A homemade pumpkin syrup can be prepped in bulk and refrigerated to speed future preparations. Espresso or dark roast coffee is recommended for the best flavor pairing with the pumpkin spices.
Ingredients
Latte
- ½ cup milk whole
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup dark roast coffee brewed; or espresso
- 2 cinnamon stick for garnish, optional
Whipped Cream
- ½ cup heavy cream cold
- 3 teaspoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Whipped Cream
- To make homemade whipped cream, place ½ cup cold heavy cream, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract into a chilled mixing bowl.
- Then using a hand mixer or stand mixer, begin on low speed to mix the ingredients. Gradually increase the speed of the mixer and whip the ingredients for about 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl and resume whipping the cream for another 2 - 3 minutes or until you see stiff peaks forming on the whipped cream and the swirl marks are close together.
- Cover tightly and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to top off your delicious pumpkin spice latte!
Hot Latte
- Using a saucepan over medium heat, whisk ½ cup whole milk, 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons real maple syrup, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice until blended and bubbly. Continue to whisk while cooking the mixture until hot. Once the creamy pumpkin mixture is steaming hot but not boiling, remove from heat. Do not bring to a boil.
- Once removed from heat and still very hot, carefully use a milk frother or immersion blender to froth the creamy pumpkin spice mixture. Next, make ½ cup of strong coffee or espresso
- Pour the hot coffee into a warm coffee mug and gently top off with the hot frothy pumpkin spice mixture. Briefly stir with a spoon. Leave enough room in the coffee mug to top the pumpkin spice latte with fresh whipped cream you are holding in the refrigerator.
- Sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin pie spice over the whipped cream topping. Grab your warm mug and enjoy!
Notes
- Chill your mixing bowl before whipping cream to help achieve firm peaks.
- If whipped cream becomes overwhipped or curdled, add a teaspoon of cold heavy cream and continue mixing to adjust consistency.
- Whisk the hot mixture gently to prevent splattering when frothing.
- A homemade pumpkin syrup can be made ahead by mixing pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice; store it refrigerated for up to one week.
- Using espresso or dark roast coffee enhances the latte’s flavor by complementing the pumpkin spices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 604kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 8974IU | 179% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 342mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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