How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home (Better Than Starbucks!), by Alexa Makes It on YouTube. 1 min 57 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 57 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Brew one shot of espresso, or make about 60 ml of very strong coffee, and set it aside while you heat the milk.
Put 1 cup of milk, 1 tbsp pumpkin puree and 1/2 tbsp sugar or maple syrup into a small saucepan over medium heat.
Stir often until the milk is hot and steaming, but do not let it boil. Boiling makes it taste scorched and can form a skin.
Turn off the heat. Add 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice and the espresso shot, then stir well.
Taste and add a little more sugar or spice if you like it sweeter or stronger.
For a creamier texture, froth the mixture with a milk frother for 20 to 30 seconds.
Pour into a mug for a hot latte, or into a glass filled with ice for an iced version.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice if you want.
Tips and common mistakes
Use plain canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which is already sweetened and spiced.
Whisk the puree into the cold milk before heating so it blends smoothly instead of sitting in lumps.
If you have no frother, shake the hot drink in a sealed jar for a few seconds to build foam.
Add the espresso last and off the heat so the coffee stays smooth rather than turning bitter.
Questions
Can I make this without an espresso machine?
Yes. Use about 60 ml of very strong brewed coffee, or a strong instant coffee made with half the usual water.
How do I make it iced?
Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, then pour it over a glass full of ice. Cold milk works fine for the iced version.
Can I make it dairy free?
Yes. Oat, almond or soy milk all work. Oat milk froths best and gives the creamiest result.
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