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Cozy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe with Whipped Cream Spiderweb Tutorial

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A warm and comforting pumpkin spice latte featuring a homemade pumpkin spice blend and a whimsical whipped cream spiderweb topping, perfect for fall and Halloween.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) espresso or strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole milk preferred, almond or oat milk works too)
  • 2 tablespoons (about 30 g) pumpkin puree (plain, not pie filling)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons (12–25 g) brown sugar, depending on sweetness preference
  • 1 teaspoon homemade pumpkin spice blend (1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/8 tsp ground cloves)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brew 1 cup (240 ml) of strong espresso or coffee. Use twice the amount of coffee grounds if using a coffee maker for a robust base. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup (240 ml) milk with 2 tablespoons (30 g) pumpkin puree, 1 to 2 tablespoons (12-25 g) brown sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk constantly to prevent lumps. Heat until warm but not boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and froth the milk mixture using a milk frother or whisk vigorously to create a light froth. If no frother, whisk vigorously or shake in a sealed jar until silky with light bubbles on top.
  4. Pour brewed coffee into a mug, then gently add the frothed pumpkin milk mixture, leaving room at the top for whipped cream.
  5. Spoon or pipe about 1/2 cup (120 ml) whipped cream evenly over the latte to create a smooth surface.
  6. Drizzle thin lines of whipped cream or chocolate syrup in a spiral from the center outward on top of the whipped cream. Using a toothpick or skewer, drag lines gently from center to edge (6-8 lines), then drag lines from edge to center between previous lines to form a spiderweb pattern.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Keep heat low when warming milk mixture to prevent curdling. Whip cream to soft peaks for best spiderweb shape. Practice spiderweb technique on a plate before decorating latte. Serve immediately after decorating to prevent whipped cream from melting. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and coconut whipped cream. Maple syrup can replace brown sugar for sweetness variation.

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