Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte with Maple Sweet Cream
This homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe is packed full of fall flavors, making it the ultimate cozy drink! This coffee recipe combines pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and vanilla with freshly brewed coffee. Top it with maple sweet cream to make it over the top delicious.
Ah, pumpkin spice. The ultimate fall flavor! It works perfectly in a variety of recipes (like pumpkin spice granola) and this homemade latte is no exception. Similar to pumpkin spice white chocolate cookies and these ooey gooey pecan pie bars, it makes the perfect fall treat packed full of cozy flavors.
I know that everyone always goes crazy over the Starbucks pumpkin spice latte, but I feel that this homemade latte recipe may be better. It even has less sugar, and won’t cost you $45.
Kidding! Kinda.
My point is, this homemade pumpkin spice latte is cheaper, easy to make, and packed full of more wholesome ingredients that are all around better for you.
Go ahead and grab your favorite mug and your best milk frother and let’s get started! Your taste buds will thank you.
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Tips For Preparing to Make This Recipe
- You can adjust the amount of sweetener used to fit your preference. Feel free to switch up the sweetener to use brown sugar, honey, etc.
- The whole milk can be easily substituted with another kind of milk. A lower fat milk, a non-dairy milk like coconut or oat milk… whatever you like and have on hand.
- Variation: This recipe also works to make an iced latte! Instead of heating up the milk and spice mixture, simply combine and pour over ice. Add 1 cup of freshly brewed coffee and top with the whipped cream and cinnamon. Yum.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below!
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Step by Step Instructions
- Make the maple whipped cream: In a small bowl, beat together 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream and 1 tbsp maple syrup until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Make the spice mixture: In a small saucepan on the stove top, combine 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk together and allow to come to a simmer over medium heat. Once the milk and spice mixture is hot, you are ready to froth!
- Using an electric milk frother, handheld frother, or a whisk, whisk the hot milk mixture until frothy and foamy. Pour over 1 cup of freshly brewed hot coffee, adding more sweetener if you prefer (I personally always add a little more maple syrup).
- Top the coffee with a generous dollop of maple whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon (or even cinnamon sticks if you’re feeling fancy).
- Enjoy immediately.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! This recipe can be made with your favorite dairy-free milk. Feel free to swap the homemade whipped cream for a dairy-free whipped cream option.
Yes! To do this, you can combine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte with Maple Sweet Cream
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Coffee
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 8 oz brewed coffee about 1 cup
Maple Sweet Cream
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the maple whipped cream: In a small bowl, beat together 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Make the spice mixture: In a small saucepan on the stove top, combine 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk together and allow to come to a simmer over medium heat. Once the milk and spice mixture is hot, you are ready to froth!
- Using an electric milk frother, handheld frother, or a whisk, whisk the hot milk mixture until frothy and foamy. Pour over 1 cup of freshly brewed hot coffee, adding more sweetener if you prefer (I personally always add a little more maple syrup).
- Top the coffee with a generous dollop of maple whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon (or even cinnamon sticks if you're feeling fancy).
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sweetener used to fit your preference. Feel free to switch up the sweetener to use brown sugar, honey, etc.
- I almost always have whole milk on hand, so that’s what I used for this coffee. Substitute it with the kind of milk that you like! A lower fat milk, a non-dairy milk like coconut milk, oat milk… whatever you like and have on hand.
- Iced Coffee Variation: Instead of heating up the milk and spice mixture, simply whisk together and pour over ice. Add 1 cup of freshly brewed cooled coffee and top with the whipped cream and cinnamon.
- Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice: Combine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves.
If you loved this maple pumpkin spice latte recipe, I would love it if you came back and gave it a 5 star rating! Leave me a comment and let me know your favorite way to enjoy coffee. There’s just something special about those fall flavors, isn’t there?
Happy brewing!
