Name: Homemade Starbucks-Inspired Pumpkin Spice Latte & Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Pumpkin purée (Not pumpkin pie filling); 1/2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice (Or make your own with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves); 1 1/2 tbsp Cane sugar or brown sugar (Adjust to taste; maple syrup works too); 1 tsp Vanilla extract (Pure vanilla extract recommended); 2 cups Milk Whole milk for creaminess (or oat/almond milk as alternatives); 1/2 cup Strong brewed coffee or espresso; 1 cup Cold brew coffee (Store-bought or homemade); 2 tbsp Pumpkin purée; 1/2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice; 2 tsp Brown sugar or maple syrup; 1/2 cup Heavy cream or oat milk (Heavy cream creates the best frothy topping); 1 dash (Vanilla extract Optional for extra flavor)

Homemade Starbucks-Inspired Pumpkin Spice Latte & Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Recreate two beloved Starbucks fall drinks at home with healthier ingredients and less sugar . The classic Pumpkin Spice Latte comes together in just 5 minutes using pumpkin purée, warm spices, and your favorite milk . The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew features smooth cold brew topped with a luscious, frothed pumpkin cream. Both are easily customizable and much more affordable than the café versions .

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings: 2 People

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Calories: 287

Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients

2 tbsp Pumpkin purée Not pumpkin pie filling
1/2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice Or make your own with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves
1 1/2 tbsp Cane sugar or brown sugar Adjust to taste; maple syrup works too
1 tsp Vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract recommended
2 cups Milk Whole milk for creaminess or oat/almond milk as alternatives
1/2 cup Strong brewed coffee or espresso
1 cup Cold brew coffee Store-bought or homemade
2 tbsp Pumpkin purée
1/2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp Brown sugar or maple syrup
1/2 cup Heavy cream or oat milk Heavy cream creates the best frothy topping
1 dash Vanilla extract Optional for extra flavor

Equipment

1 Small saucepan For heating milk and pumpkin mixture
1 Milk frother Handheld electric frother works best for creamy texture
1 High-speed blender Optional, for extra-smooth PSL
1 Large glass or mug For serving
1 Measuring cups and spoons

Method

For the Pumpkin Spice Latte
Combine ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, pumpkin purée, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice .
Heat until steamy: Cook, stirring frequently, until hot and steaming. Do not let it boil .
Add vanilla and coffee: Remove from heat. Whisk in the vanilla extract and the hot brewed coffee.
Froth: Use a milk frother or whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes frothy and well-combined .
Serve: Pour into two mugs. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice if desired.
For the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Make the pumpkin cream: In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar (or maple syrup), and heavy cream (or oat milk) .
Froth: Use a milk frother to blend the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy, about 5 minutes .
Assemble: Fill a large glass with ice and pour in the cold brew coffee.
Top and serve: Spoon the frothed pumpkin cream over the cold brew. Sprinkle with a pinch of pumpkin pie spice and serve immediately

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Notes

Making Your Own Pumpkin Spice: Combine 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon ground cloves for a homemade blend .
Make-Ahead: You can prepare a batch of the pumpkin spice latte mixture and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week . For the cold brew, store the pumpkin cream separately from the cold brew; the cream will keep for up to five days but will flatten—re-froth before serving .
Homemade Cold Brew: Steep coarsely ground coffee in water for 12 hours, then strain . Use a 1:3.5 ratio of coffee to water for best results .
Hot Version of Cold Brew: To make a hot version of the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, gently heat the cream mixture in a saucepan for about 5 minutes before frothing, then top your hot coffee with it .
Dietary Adjustments: For a vegan version, use coconut cream or full-fat oat milk in place of heavy cream, and your preferred plant-based milk . Skip refined sugar by using maple syrup or date syrup .