Pumpkin Spice Latte (Even Better than Starbucks!)

It's better (and cheaper) than Starbucks, plus you can make it anytime!

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for garnish
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 shots espresso (about 1/4 cup), or 1/3 to 1/2 cup strong coffee
  • 1/4 cup cold heavy cream, whipped into firm peaks
Method
  1. Place 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée,1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and a generous helping of black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until it's hot and smells cooked, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and stir until the mixture looks like a bubbly, thick syrup.
  3. Whisk in 2 cups whole milk and 2 tablespoons vanilla extract and warm gently, stirring often and watching carefully to make sure it doesn't boil over.
  4. Carefully process the mixture with a hand blender or in a traditional blender (hold the lid down tightly with a thick wad of towels!) until frothy and blended.
  5. Make the espresso (about 1/4 cup) or strong coffee (1/3 to 1/2 cup) and divide between 2 mugs. Add the frothed milk and pumpkin mixture. Top with the whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, or nutmeg if desired.

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