Description
A rich, creamy, and balanced homemade pumpkin spice latte with salted caramel that takes only 5 minutes to make, offering a cozy autumn experience without the high cost or excessive sugar of coffee shop versions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups strong coffee (dark roast or espresso)
- 1 cup milk (whole, oat, or almond)
- 2 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- A tiny pinch of salt
- 2–3 tablespoons caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Brew strong coffee and keep it hot.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk constantly until the milk is hot, steaming, and the pumpkin is fully dissolved and smooth (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce until dissolved.
- Pour hot coffee into a large mug.
- Slowly pour the pumpkin-spiced milk over the coffee.
- Froth the milk mixture if desired, or pour gently to create layers.
- Drizzle with additional caramel sauce, top with whipped cream (optional), and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure you use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid excessive sweetness. Whisk the pumpkin thoroughly to prevent clumps. For a lighter version, use unsweetened almond milk and reduce caramel sauce. The drink is best made fresh but the milk mixture can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large mug (12-16 o
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
Keywords: pumpkin spice latte, salted caramel, homemade coffee, fall drinks, cozy recipes, 5-minute recipes, pumpkin latte, autumn beverages