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Copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte

A spot-on copycat pumpkin spice latte with real pumpkin, warm spices, and a silky milk texture. No fake syrup—just deep, balanced flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup whole milk or oat milk
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • espresso machine or Moka pot
  • milk frother or steam wand
  • heatproof mug

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together pumpkin purée, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt. Heat over medium until bubbling, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  2. Brew two shots of espresso (or 1/2 cup strong coffee) directly into your mug.
  3. Pour the hot pumpkin mixture into the mug and stir to combine with the espresso.
  4. In a separate pan or using a steam wand, heat the milk until steaming (about 150°F / 65°C). Froth until velvety microfoam forms.
  5. Pour the frothed milk over the espresso-pumpkin base, holding back the foam with a spoon, then spoon foam on top.
  6. Dust with a pinch of pumpkin pie spice. Serve immediately.

Notes

For an iced version: cool the pumpkin mixture and espresso, then pour over ice and add cold frothed milk. Store leftover pumpkin sauce in the fridge for up to 5 days. Caffeine affects people differently; adjust decaf or half-caff as needed.