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Flavoured Hot Coffee

 

# Pumpkin Spice Latte

 

Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/)

 

Category: [Flavoured Hot Coffee](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/)Tags: Pumpkin Spice Latte Pumpkin Spiced Coffee Dairy

 

Active time: approximately 8 minutesYield: 1 serving

 

## Quick answer

Cooked pumpkin purée adds **body** as well as flavor. Warm it with the milk, brown sugar, and spice, then blend carefully until no visible lumps remain. An immersion blender can splatter hot liquid, so keep the blade submerged and use a pan with enough headroom. Let the mixture settle before **pouring**.

## Key takeaways

- Cooked pumpkin purée adds body as well as flavor.

- Pumpkin spice mixes differ in their blend and strength.

- Prepare the espresso separately, then pour the blended milk over it.

 

![Milk from a metal pitcher being poured into a cup of coffee.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/milk-pouring-for-latte-art.avif)

Milk from a metal pitcher being poured into a cup of coffee.

## Ingredients

 

- 60 ml espresso
 
- **180 ml whole milk**
 
- 20 g cooked pumpkin purée
 
- 2 tsp brown **sugar**
 
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice mix.

 

## Method

- **Heat** milk, pumpkin, **sugar** and spices in a pan.

- Blend carefully with an immersion blender until smooth and lightly foamy.

- Pour over espresso.

 

### Check the spice before serving

 

Pumpkin spice mixes differ in their blend and strength. Taste **the warm milk** mixture before combining it with **espresso**. If the spice is strong, the coffee may become less noticeable; if it is mild, **the latte** may taste more like sweetened pumpkin milk.

 

## Keep the espresso in the recipe

 

Prepare **the espresso** separately, then pour the blended milk over it. Stir gently and serve while warm. The purée may settle if the drink stands, so give the cup another stir before the last sips. For a simpler spiced drink without pumpkin, try [brown sugar **ginger** **latte**](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/flavoured-hot-coffee/brown-sugar-ginger-latte/).

## Blend the purée without splashing

 

Cooked pumpkin purée can be thicker than **milk**, so an immersion blender helps distribute it through the mixture. Keep the blender head below the surface and use a deep pan to reduce splashes. Switch it off before lifting it from the liquid, and follow the appliance’s safety **instructions**.

 

### Why the latte may settle

 

Pumpkin solids can sink while the cup stands. **Stir** before drinking and serve soon after **preparation**. If the mixture feels too thick, do not change the listed amount in this version; note **the texture** and adjust the next attempt while keeping the espresso **dose** constant.

 

The spice mix varies by brand, so taste **the warm milk** mixture before **pouring**. A mild blend lets the pumpkin show through; a stronger blend can make the drink more aromatic.

## Further reading

For background on [**espresso**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espresso) and [milk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk), see Wikipedia.

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This recipe is an editorial starting formulation, not a documented CoffeeJay kitchen test. Adjust flavour and quantities to your ingredients and equipment.

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