Ingredients
1 c. whole milk
2 tbsp. pumpkin purée
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, plus more for garnish
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 c. hot espresso or coffee
Whipped cream, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, pumpkin, maple syrup, spice, and vanilla extract. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture is warmed, then blend mixture with an immersion blender until frothy. Step 2Pour hot espresso into a mug, then top with pumpkin-spice foamed milk. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
Can I make my own pumpkin pie spice? Absolutely! Pumpkin spice is just a fun name for a combination of all the classic warm spices often present in pumpkin pie. We love our pumpkin spice and keep it on hand all season long! The best part? If there’s a particular spice you aren’t a huge fan of, then you can leave it out or reduce the amount! It’s your spice mix now, friend. What if I don’t have an immersion blender? An immersion blender is the easiest way to achieve that latte foam at home if you don’t have a milk frother. If you don’t have one, though, you still have a couple options. You can heat your milk mixture and then whisk vigorously for about 1 minute to get foam. 100% worth the arm workout! Or you can skip the foam and add whipped cream instead! Still heat your milk mixture, then pour into your mug and top with a hearty amount of whipped cream for a more luxurious latte. What types of milks can I use? Whole milk works best to get a frothy latte, but you can still use other alternatives. 2% milk will still get nice and frothy but simply won’t taste as creamy as whole milk. If you would rather substitute in a milk alternative, we recommend almond or oat milk. They will both foam up well, but might take a little longer than whole milk would. Have you made this recipe? Rate it and comment below. Editor’s Note: This introduction to this recipe was updated slightly on September 30, 2020.
