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Copycat Dunkin' Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Copycat Dunkin Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

A homemade version of Dunkin's seasonal iced pumpkin spice latte featuring smooth espresso, creamy pumpkin spice syrup, and cold milk. Make the syrup ahead and enjoy this café-style drink in under five minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Spice Swirl (makes ~1.5 cups)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk for Dunkin'-style creamy sweetness
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 pinch fine salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream optional, for extra body
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Syrup Option
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar white or light brown
  • 1/2 cup water
For Each Iced Latte (16 oz/medium-style)
  • 1 cup ice
  • 2 ounces hot espresso or 1/2 cup strong cold brew concentrate
  • 3/4–1 cup milk of choice whole milk gives closest taste; oat milk is great too
  • 2–3 tablespoons Pumpkin Spice Swirl to taste
For Garnish
  • 1 serving whipped cream
  • 1 serving caramel sauce or drizzle
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for cinnamon-sugar
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg optional, tiny pinch on top

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker or mason jar
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Make the Pumpkin Spice Swirl
  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together pumpkin purée, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, water, spices, vanilla, and salt.
Make the Pumpkin Spice Swirl
  1. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, whisking often, 3–5 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened. Avoid a rolling boil.
Make the Pumpkin Spice Swirl
  1. Stir in heavy cream if using. Taste and adjust spice or sweetness.
Make the Pumpkin Spice Swirl
  1. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer to remove spice sediment for a super-smooth swirl (optional but recommended).
Make the Pumpkin Spice Swirl
  1. Cool, then refrigerate in a jar up to 2 weeks. Shake before each use.
Make the Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
  1. Fill the glass with ice.
Make the Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
  1. Add 2–3 tablespoons Pumpkin Spice Swirl to the glass. Pour in the hot espresso and stir until the syrup is fully dissolved. (If using cold brew concentrate, you can add the milk first and stir at the end.)
Make the Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
  1. Pour in 3/4 to 1 cup of cold milk. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust the syrup or milk as needed.
Make the Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
  1. Top with whipped cream, drizzle with caramel, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
Make the Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte (Alternative Method)
  1. Add syrup, hot espresso, and milk to a shaker with ice. Shake 10–15 seconds until chilled and slightly frothy. Strain over fresh ice. Top as desired.