A delightful Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte combining spiced chai tea concentrate with creamy pumpkin foam, perfect for a cozy autumn treat.
Author:Paula
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:1 serving
Category:Beverage
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
For the Latte
Ice (as needed)
3 oz chai tea concentrate
4 oz 2% milk
3 oz pumpkin cream cold foam
For the Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 Tbsp pumpkin spice sauce (store-bought or homemade)
2 tsp vanilla syrup (store-bought or substitute with 1 tsp vanilla extract)
For the Pumpkin Spice Sauce
1 14 oz. can fat-free sweetened condensed milk (regular can be used if preferred)
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the latte: Add chai tea concentrate to an ice-filled glass. Pour 4 oz of 2% milk into the glass to combine.
Top with pumpkin cream cold foam: Spoon the prepared pumpkin cream cold foam over the latte and sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin pie spice on top for garnish.
Make pumpkin cream cold foam base: In a mason jar or bowl, mix 3/4 cup 2% milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 2 1/2 Tbsp pumpkin spice sauce, and 2 tsp vanilla syrup until combined.
Froth the pumpkin cream cold foam: Use an electric frother, hand mixer, blender, or shake vigorously in a mason jar until the mixture becomes light and frothy right before serving.
Prepare pumpkin spice sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir continuously and heat for about 5 minutes until just starting to bubble.
Finish sauce: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract. Transfer pumpkin spice sauce to a heat-proof container and refrigerate to cool before using.
Notes
Use regular sweetened condensed milk if fat-free is not available; this will add richness.
Vanilla syrup can be substituted with 1 tsp vanilla extract for similar flavor.
The pumpkin cream cold foam can be prepared ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container.
Frothing the pumpkin cream cold foam immediately before serving ensures the best light and fluffy texture.
Adjust sweetness and spice levels according to taste preferences.
This recipe yields one serving but can be scaled up as needed.