Description
A rich, cafe-style pumpkin spice latte topped with a decadent, tangy maple cream cheese frosting for the ultimate autumn treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots of espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Beat softened cream cheese and butter together until completely smooth.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and vanilla extract until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together milk, pumpkin puree, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice over medium heat.
- Heat the mixture until steaming, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Brew the espresso or strong coffee and pour it into two mugs.
- Pour the hot pumpkin-milk mixture over the coffee and stir gently.
- Spoon a generous amount of maple cream cheese frosting on top of each latte.
- Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American