Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte: The Best Homemade PSL Recipe
Make the best homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte, a copycat of the Starbucks favorite, using real pumpkin puree and warm spices. Control the sweetness and spice for your perfect cozy fall drink.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy alternative)
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee or 1 shot espresso
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream and extra pumpkin pie spice for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it is hot and steaming, but do not let it boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot coffee or espresso into your mug.
- Pour the warm pumpkin-milk mixture into the mug with the coffee. Stir well to combine.
- Top your homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte with whipped cream and a light sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
Notes
- For a dairy-free Pumpkin Spice Latte, use almond or oat milk instead of regular milk.
- If you prefer an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte, skip heating the milk mixture. Instead, mix all ingredients well and pour over ice.
- To make a quick DIY Pumpkin Sauce for Coffee, simply increase the pumpkin puree and sugar slightly and simmer until slightly thickened, then store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg