Description
This Starbucks Pumpkin Latte Copycat recipe recreates the cozy, spiced fall favorite right at home. Combining creamy milk, pumpkin puree, and warm pumpkin pie spices with strong brewed coffee, it delivers a rich and frothy latte topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for the perfect autumn pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons pumpkin puree (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup hot brewed strong coffee
- sugar (to taste)
- whipped cream, for garnish
- nutmeg, for garnish
- pumpkin pie spice, for garnish
- cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Milk Mixture: Place a saucepan over medium heat and whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, and brown sugar. Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture is hot and steamy, but do not let it boil to prevent curdling.
- Add Spices and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat. Whisk in the pumpkin pie spice and pure vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate the spices evenly.
- Combine with Coffee: Whisk in the hot brewed strong coffee until the mixture becomes frothy and well blended, creating the signature latte texture.
- Serve: Pour the pumpkin latte evenly between two coffee mugs. Sweeten with additional sugar if desired according to taste.
- Garnish: Top each latte with whipped cream and a light sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice for added flavor and festive appeal.
Notes
- Use whole milk or milk of choice for a creamier or lighter latte.
- Adjust pumpkin puree and spices according to personal preference for sweetness and spice intensity.
- Do not boil the milk mixture to avoid curdling and maintain smooth texture.
- Strong brewed coffee works best to balance the sweetness of the pumpkin mixture.
- For a vegan version, substitute milk with almond, oat, or soy milk and use a plant-based whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin latte, pumpkin spice latte, Starbucks copycat, fall drink, autumn beverage, pumpkin puree latte
