Pumpkin spice milk with red kuri squash: the easy recipe

Name: Pumpkin spice milk with red kuri squash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 40 cl milk (whole or oat); 2 heaping tbsp cooked red kuri or butternut squash purée; 2 tsp honey or maple syrup; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch nutmeg and ginger; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 shots of espresso (optional, coffee version)

Whenever you make a soup or spiced squash loaf cake, save two tablespoons of plain red kuri squash purée: whisked into warm milk with honey and spices, they make an authentic homemade pumpkin spice latte with no artificial syrup.

Enjoy it as is for kids or in the evening, or pour it over a shot of rich espresso in the morning.

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Pumpkin spice milk with red kuri squash, a serving idea — creamy with red kuri squash and spices

Step-by-step recipe check off as you go

Heat the squash milk
In the saucepan, combine the milk, red kuri squash purée, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Heat for 4 minutes over low heat while whisking.
Emulsify
Off the heat, blend for 20 seconds with an immersion blender (or whisk vigorously) to make the drink perfectly smooth and frothy.
Popotam's tipThe quick pulse of the immersion blender fully blends in the squash and creates a velvety froth.
Serve with or without coffee
Pour into two large mugs (over hot espresso if you want the coffee version) and dust with a pinch of cinnamon.

And there you go, it's ready

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Secrets

A very smooth squash purée, without salt or garlic (set aside before seasoning your dish).
Give it a quick blend with an immersion blender right in the pot for a completely fiber-free texture.
Maple syrup or mild honey pairs wonderfully with squash.

Storage and make-ahead

Plain squash purée keeps for 4 days in the fridge in a small jar to make several mugs throughout the week.

Variations

A dollop of whipped cream on top for special treat days.
With a square of white chocolate melted into the milk.
Iced version: served in a tall glass with cold milk and ice cubes.

Frequently asked questions

Peut-on le faire sans café pour les enfants ?

Oui, sans expresso c'est un lait chaud velouté à la vanille et à la cannelle que les enfants adorent.

Comment cuire juste 2 cuillères de potimarron ?

Coupe un morceau de 80 g de potimarron et passe-le 3 minutes au micro-ondes dans un bol couvert avec une cuillère d'eau, puis écrase-le.

Quel lait mousse le mieux ?

Le lait entier ou le lait d'avoine donnent la mousse la plus dense et crémeuse.

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