Cinderella Latte Recipe (Starbucks' Secret Menu Drink)

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Say hello to fall with a magical Cinderella Latte! This pumpkin spice and white chocolate mocha combination is the perfect drink for PSL lovers everywhere. Just make sure you enjoy the magic before the clock strikes midnight and pumpkin season is over.

This post was first published in November 2018. We updated and republished it in September 2023.

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Why Make a White Pumpkin Mocha
What is a Cinderella Latte
How to Order a Starbucks Cinderella Latte
Main Ingredients
How To Make A Cinderella Latte
How To Froth Milk
BruCrew Tips
FAQs
Other Homemade Lattes
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Fall is here, and one of my favorite drinks is a pumpkin latte. Years ago, I combined a white chocolate hot chocolate with leftover pumpkin puree to create this fun drink recipe. After one sip, I knew this would be my new go-to coffee!

Last year, I came across the same drink created by the girl who owns Happiest Tees on Earth. The former Starbucks barista added a white chocolate twist to the pumpkin drink. As a huge Disney fan, she called it the Cinderella Latte because the flavors reminded her of Cinderella's pumpkin carriage.

I love that we both had the same idea to pair pumpkin spice with white chocolate. It's a magical twist to the classic pumpkin spice latte!

Why Make a White Pumpkin Mocha

If you are a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte fan, you need to try this fairy-tale coffee. It is absolutely delicious, and I'm here to spill the beans (pun intended) on how you can enjoy it at home.

You do not need any special tools. You can create this Disney-style drink with a coffee maker and a blender.
It's made with real ingredients. The warmth of pumpkin puree and spices, plus the sweetness of white chocolate, creates a balanced fall coffee flavor.
Perfect for pumpkin lovers with a real sweet tooth. White chocolate chips add sweetness and creaminess to the drink.

What is a Cinderella Latte

The now-famous Cinderella Latte is a coffee drink that combines the classic pumpkin spice latte with a white chocolate mocha.

Not all baristas at coffee shops will know how to make the Starbucks secret menu item, so be prepared to explain it.

How to Order a Starbucks Cinderella Latte

Order a hot or cold pumpkin spice latte, then ask the barista to replace half the pumpkin spice syrup with white chocolate syrup.

You can also make this Cinderella drink as a blended frappuccino if you have a real sweet tooth.

Main Ingredients

This Cinderella latte recipe is easy to make at home. Here's what you'll need to enjoy this enchanting storybook drink.

A pumpkin coffee topped with whipped cream.

Coffee: One cup of extra-strong brewed coffee or two espresso shots.
Pumpkin Puree: Buy pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix, because it has added sugars.
Milk: A mix of heavy cream and Low-fat or skim milk froths best, but you can use any milk.
White Chocolate Chips: Use good quality chocolate for the best taste.
Extras: Vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice add a rich, warm flavor.

How To Make A Cinderella Latte

This white chocolate pumpkin latte is easier than you think, and it doesn't require a fairy godmother's wand.

Combine milk, heavy cream, white chocolate chips, pumpkin, vanilla, and spice in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted.
Remove from the heat and froth the mixture with a handheld wand or blender.
Pour strong coffee into a cup, then top it with frothed milk.
Garnish with whipped cream and a pumpkin spice topping for an extra-sweet treat.

Looking for more Starbucks copycat recipes? Try this pumpkin cream cold brew and this salted caramel mocha.

How To Froth Milk

A saucepan with steamed milk being frothed.

Heat the milk and mix-ins in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. You want the milk to be hot enough but not scorched. At about 95°, the air in the milk will hold bubbles.

Using a mason jar is the easiest way to froth milk. Pour the steamed milk into the jar, tighten the lid, and shake until bubbly.
A whisk or mixer can also froth the milk.
A frothing wand whisks and swirls until it creates foam. An Areolatte is small, so it won't take up much room in your kitchen drawer, and it's also great for whisking a peppermint mocha coffee.
You can also pour the warmed milk into a blender. Make sure the lid is tight and hold it as you pulse the milk.

BruCrew Tips

Lower the calories by using 1-2 tablespoons of sugar-free syrups instead of chocolate chips and pumpkin. We use and love Skinny Mixes and Torani.
Use your favorite milk in this recipe. It will also work with non-dairy milk.
Channel your inner Disney princess by adding sprinkles or edible glitter to the foam before serving.

FAQs

What milk is best for frothing?

You can heat and froth any variety of milk. Different kinds and brands will create different bubbles when frothed. It is all about experimenting so you can get the foam and taste you like.

Dairy milk will create a creamy foam. Almond milk will generate a thick foam, while soy milk froths into a dense foam.

Can I make this drink without an espresso machine?

Certainly, you can brew extra-strong coffee with a regular coffee maker or a French press.

Can I make this latte in a crockpot for a crowd?

Increase the ingredients based on the number of guests. Put everything in a crockpot and heat until the white chocolate melts. Add coffee right before serving.

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