Do you already know the Pumpkin Spice Latte? If the answer is no, then it's high time you got one. It will not disappoint you.
Autumn smells like chestnut, and colorful leaves rustle underfoot, and the intoxicating smell of Pumpkin Spice Latte. The popular beverage is also spreading from America to us, and maybe this autumn is the opportunity to learn how to 'cook' it yourself.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Ingredients
- pumpkin puree (fresh pumpkin or canned pumpkin puree)
- spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves)
- espresso or strong coffee
- milk, can also be plant-based
- vanilla extract
- whipped cream (optional)
Directions
- Prepare the pumpkin spice mix. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. Mix well.
- Heat the desired amount of milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. You don't need to boil the milk, just make sure it's hot enough for a nice sip.
- In a separate bowl, mix 2-3 tablespoons of pumpkin puree with a teaspoon of prepared pumpkin spice mixture.
- Brew espresso or strong coffee.
- Add the prepared pumpkin puree mixture to a large bowl. Pour the freshly brewed espresso over the pumpkin mixture and mix well.
- Add a little vanilla extract and a little more pumpkin spice mix. Mix well to infuse all the flavors.
- Use a milk frother to froth the heated milk until it becomes creamy. Alternatively, you can use a glass and shake the hot milk vigorously until it foams.
- Slowly pour the frothed milk into the cup containing the coffee and pumpkin mixture.
- Garnish the Pumpkin Spiced Latte with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with the remaining pumpkin spice mix.
