Make this delicious Pumpkin Spice Irish Coffee for your holiday table or for a fun weekend coffee delight!
Pumpkin pie spice is one of the quintessential flavors of fall. Although you can buy containers of this popular spice, it only takes a couple minutes to whip up your own using ingredients you probably already have on hand. Use what you need and store the rest in an airtight container for several weeks – if it lasts that long!
If you can’t get enough of this classic flavor, this recipe combines it with hot coffee, Irish cream, and delicious homemade whipped cream for a cozy and satisfying adults-only treat. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Spice Irish Coffee – Perfect for Fall or Anytime You Want an Awesome Coffee Drink
Ingredients Needed for Pumpkin Spice Irish Coffee:
Homemade Whipped Cream ingredients:*
1 pint heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
Pumpkin Pie Spice:
3 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground cloves
Pumpkin Pie Spice Irish Coffee:
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
16 oz. freshly brewed hot coffee
8 oz. Irish Crème
additional pumpkin pie spice, for garnish
* substitute pre-made whipped cream, if preferred.
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Coffee:
Step 1. Make the Homemade Whipped Cream: In a large glass bowl, blend 1 pint of heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer or immersion blender until it doubles in size and changes texture. Then, drizzle maple syrup into the bowl and continue blending until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.
Step 2. Combine Spices: Combine the pumpkin pie spice ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
Step 3. Brew Coffee: Before brewing your coffee, sprinkle fresh coffee grounds with one tablespoon pumpkin pie spice and gently shake to evenly combine the mixture. Brew spiced coffee grounds as usual.
Step 4. Prepare the Glasses: Pour 2 oz. Irish Cream into each cup and top with 4 oz. of freshly brewed coffee. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice before serving. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Irish Coffee is easy to prepare and makes a great presentation for holiday dinners or just relaxing by the fire.
Perfect Coffee Drink for Fall with Pumpkin Spice
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 16 oz. freshly brewed hot coffee
- 8 oz. Irish Crème
- additional pumpkin pie spice for garnish
- * substitute pre-made whipped cream if preferred.
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Make the Homemade Whipped Cream: In a large glass bowl, blend 1 pint of heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer or immersion blender until it doubles in size and changes texture. Then, drizzle maple syrup into the bowl and continue blending until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.
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Combine the pumpkin pie spice ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
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Before brewing your coffee, sprinkle fresh coffee grounds with one tablespoon pumpkin pie spice and gently shake to evenly combine the mixture. Brew spiced coffee grounds as usual.
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Pour 2 oz. Irish Cream into each cup and top with 4 oz. of freshly brewed coffee. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice before serving. Enjoy!
Why We Love Pumpkin Spice Irish Coffee
Pumpkin spice is a popular flavor associated with the fall season. The combination of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves adds a comforting and seasonal touch to the Irish coffee, making it a perfect drink for autumn and winter. The warm and rich flavors of the Pumpkin Spice Irish Coffee evoke feelings of comfort and coziness. We enjoy this coffee drink on a chilly evening, wrapped in a blanket, by the fireplace, or with friends and family.
Can You Make Pumpkin Spice Decaf Coffee?
Yes, this works well using your favorite decaf coffee.
What to Serve with Your Pumpkin Spiced Coffee
Pumpkin Pie or Pumpkin Spice Desserts -The spiced flavors of pumpkin in desserts, such as pumpkin pie, pumpkin bars, or pumpkin spice cookies, can harmonize well with the Pumpkin Spice Irish Coffee.
Cinnamon Rolls or Coffee Cake – The sweet and cinnamon-infused goodness of these baked treats can complement the coffee’s flavors.
Cheese Platter – A selection of cheeses, such as sharp cheddar, brie, or gouda, along with some nuts like almonds or pecans, can provide a satisfying savory balance to the sweetness of the coffee.
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