Sit and relax with this easy homemade Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte. Adding pumpkin and caramel to hot coffee makes a fall drink that tastes amazing. Don't forget to finish it off with some whipped cream and caramel drizzles.
A hot cup of coffee and some quiet time is how I like to start off my day. It helps me slowly start the day off in the right way.
Since I am now on a pumpkin kick right now, I decided to add some fall flair to this Salted Caramel Mocha Latte. It was seriously a good idea.
I had a partial can of pumpkin in the fridge after making these Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Donuts, so I headed right into the kitchen and made this delicious pumpkin spice latte.
What kind of milk do you use in a homemade latte?
You can use any kind of milk in this latte, so feel free to use whole, 2%, almond, or fat free. Basically is whatever in your fridge at the moment is fine!
How to froth milk for a latte:
To froth the warm milk mixture, you can use an aerolatte or your blender. The blender mades frothing so easy. Even fat free milk can get a good froth going on that way.
You can also pour the mixture into a mason jar, tighten the lid, and shake vigorously until frothy.
Pour your coffee into two mugs and divide the frothed milk between the two.
How to make a Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte:
- Place the milk, pumpkin puree, caramel topping, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice in a pan over low-medium heat. Stir until it just starts to bubble. You do not want it to come to a full boil.
- Pour hot milk into blender and pulse until frothy.
- Divide milk into 2 mugs. Pour coffee in gently.
- Top each cup with Cool Whip, caramel drizzles, and some sea salt to make this easy homemade latte look like a coffee shop drink. PRO TIP: Don't like Cool Whip? This Homemade Whipped Cream is also great on top of a homemade latte.
A Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte, some quiet time, and a good book to study, is the best way to enjoy this easy coffee drink. Now if only the weather would cooperate and get cool!
More homemade lattes you may like:
- White Chocolate Pumpkin Latte
- Thin Mint Latte
- Dark Chocolate Latte
- S'mores Latte
- Rocky Road Latte
- Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte
Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte
Sit and relax with this easy homemade Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte. Adding pumpkin and caramel to hot coffee makes a fall drink that tastes amazing. Don’t forget to finish it off with some whipped cream and caramel drizzles.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fat free milk
- ¼ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 6 Tablespoons caramel ice cream topping, divided
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- ½ cup Cool Whip
- coarse ground sea salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the milk, pumpkin, 4 Tablespoons caramel, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir until the mixture comes to a very slight boil.
- Remove from the heat immediately and pour the mixture into a blender. Pulse for about 2 minutes or until very frothy.
- Divide the milk into 2 large mugs. Pour ½ cup coffee into each mug.
- Top with Cool Whip, extra caramel, and sea salt. Makes 2 servings.
Notes
- Adapted from Farmgirl Gourmet
- Don't like Cool Whip? Use this Homemade Whipped Cream instead.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 326Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 613mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 1gSugar: 55gProtein: 10g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
(original photo from August 2012)
*The post for Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte was first published August 27, 2012. The photos were redone October 2017, and the post was republished October 17, 2020.
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Angele
I would love to try this salted caramel pumpkin latte but I really dislike coffee, do you think this would work with hot chocolate?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think it would work with hot chocolate too! It actually sounds pretty good that way!!! Keep me posted on how you like it!
Louise
is there an error in the recipe? 2 Tablespoons of vanilla???
Jocelyn Brubaker
No, that is actually how much is in this particular one. The original recipe had that much too. Feel free to adjust it to your liking though!
Louise
thanks 🙂 I will add a bit less, at $6.00 a pop I don't want to use the whole bottle LOL 😛
Louise
Although I guess artificial vanilla would come in handy in this recipe 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, I would recommend using the cheaper stuff in this recipe...I'm pretty sure that's what I did too 🙂
Louise
OK! I made it and I love it, although I used frozen pumpkin (I always have a reserve 🙂 ) and I also used almond milk instead of real milk 😛 All in all a great recipe! Thank you!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am so glad you tried it and loved it!!!
Amber
Could you make the flavor in bulk and store it so it doesn't have to be put together and cooked every time?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I have only ever made it one drink at a time. My thoughts are that I think it could be made a few days in advance. You need to heat it up every time though to put in the blender to get the froth on top.
Leslie
I'm so ready for one of these comforting pumpkin lattes!!! Yummo. Bring it, Fall!
Blessings,
Leslie
Jocelyn Brubaker
I hear ya! Fall can't come quick enough 🙂
Roanna
very very yummy! so happy autumn is on the way. I love the photo with the drink on the books... makes me think of drinking it while reading in the garden!
Sue Boyer
This looks delicious and I'm going to include it in my post, Frivolous Friday-Fall is Upon Us. Thank you.
Jocelyn
Thank you so much for including it:-)
Addicted to Recipes
Looks like a lovely fall themed coffee! I'm featuring you this week at Addicted to Recipes! http://iamaddictedtorecipes.blogspot.ca/2012/09/scrumptious-sunday-27-features.html
The Geeks Wife
I've been looking for a recipe like this - THANK YOU!!! 🙂
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Natasha SerenityYou
oh this looks yum
would love it if you could share this on my linky party Serenity Saturday, that runs from sat-thurs @ http://www.serenityyou.com
Natasha xx