Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Enjoy the full flavors of fall with this easy and super delicious Starbucks copycat pumpkin spice latte recipe!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: starbucks copycat pumpkin spice latte

Servings: cup

Calories: 45kcal

Get Recipe Ingredients

Put all the sauce ingredients (real pumpkin puree, sweetener, and pumpkin spice) into a small saucepan.
1/2 cup fresh pumpkin purée, 2-3 tbsp sugar or other sweetener, 1 tsp pumpkin spice
Stir the ingredients and cook for about 4-5 min.
Brew 1/2 cup strong espresso and pour into a cup.
3/4 cup strong coffee
Take about 2 tablespoons of the sauce and add it to the coffee. Whisk well.
Add hot milk to the coffee and sauce mixture.
4-5 tbsp hot milk
Top the drink with whipped cream and sprinkle with spices like pumpkin spice or cinnamon. Serve and enjoy.

Use Quality Coffee: Use freshly brewed espresso from an espresso machine or your strongest coffee blend for the best results. It’s the key to balancing the sweetness and spice of your PSL.
Choose a Good Sweetener: Swap the sugar for maple syrup, brown sugar, or even honey to give your drink a more nuanced, complex sweetness. You can also use a zero-calorie sweetener if you prefer.
Add Full-Fat Milk: It’s key to give you the creamiest Starbucks pumpkin spice latte. You can also use rich, dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk.
Froth the Milk: Do this if you have a milk frother or immersion blender! It creates a foaming, luxurious texture that levels up your homemade PSL.
Make a Big Batch of Sauce In Advance and Freeze: This way, you'll only need to brew coffee and steam the milk to whip up a fresh cup of pumpkin spice latte whenever you crave one!