Description
Warm autumn spice latte brings comfort with its rich blend of seasonal spices and creamy espresso. Homemade goodness invites you to savor each sip, creating a moment of pure indulgence that feels like a cozy embrace from fall’s gentle spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) espresso
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) milk
- 2 teaspoons puréed pumpkin (from a can)
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 30 grams (1.06 ounces) caster sugar
- 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish and Spices:
- Cinnamon or nutmeg, to sprinkle
- Cinnamon stick (optional)
Instructions
- Create a fragrant autumn spice syrup by gently heating water, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture becomes translucent.
- Brew a rich espresso shot directly into a warm ceramic mug, ensuring a deep, robust coffee base.
- Whisk the pumpkin purée into cold milk, creating a smooth, velvety mixture that will develop a luxurious texture when heated.
- Using a steam wand or milk frother, carefully heat and aerate the pumpkin-milk blend until it develops a silky, microfoam consistency with a soft, creamy appearance.
- Pour the prepared simple syrup into the espresso, creating a sweet foundation for the latte.
- Gently cascade the steamed pumpkin milk over the espresso and syrup, allowing the layers to naturally blend and create a beautiful gradient.
- Dust the surface with a delicate sprinkle of ground cinnamon and nutmeg, releasing their aromatic warmth.
- Enhance the presentation by adding a whole cinnamon stick as a rustic stirrer, optionally charring its tip with a culinary torch to release additional smoky essence and visual intrigue.
Notes
- Craft this homemade latte quickly in just 15 minutes with basic kitchen tools and simple ingredients.
- Customize sweetness by adjusting the amount of simple syrup, allowing personal taste preferences to shine.
- Choose fresh, high-quality pumpkin purée for a richer, more authentic autumn flavor profile.
- Experiment with alternative milk options like oat or almond for unique dietary needs and taste variations.
- Professional barista tip: gently steam milk to create smooth, velvety microfoam for a cafe-quality texture.
- Optional flame-torching of the cinnamon stick adds a dramatic, smoky presentation that impresses guests.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 58mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg