Pumpkin Pie Latte

By littlefish

Enjoy this espresso drink during the holidays or all year round! With just the right amount of spice, it tastes just like the popular version found at gourmet coffee shops.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 cup hot brewed Easy Espresso
• Whipped cream, pumpkin pie spice and ground nutmeg, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the milk, pumpkin and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until steaming. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and pie spice. Transfer to a blender; cover and process for 15 seconds or until foamy.
Pour into two mugs; add espresso. Garnish with whipped cream and spices if desired. Yield: 2 servings.