Pumpkin Spice Latte



Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger brewed espresso

Directions:

1. Brew your espresso.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together the pumpkin, vanilla, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and milk. Warm over medium heat, whisking constantly, until hot and frothy. Do not bring to a boil.
3. Pour the espresso into a mug and pour the pumpkin spiced milk over it.

This is my absolute favorite drink this time of year!  If you don't have an espresso machine, you can cheat by just using strong coffee instead.  Coffee snobs would turn their noses up at this notion, but who cares?!  (:

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Pumpkin Tiramisu

First of all, I have to say, I aboslutely ADORE pumpkin.  Love it!  This dessert is a great alternative to pumpkin pie, if you’re looking to make something different this year.  You can make individual glasses of the tiramisu or make it in an 8x8 inch pan and serve as wedges. Garnish with whipped cream flavored with sugar and a dash of cinnamon.

Ingredients:
2 cups chilled whipping cream
1 cup sugar
1 cup mascarpone cheese
2 cups organic canned pumpkin puree
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
30 Madeleine Cookies
1/4 cup rum (I use dark rum)

In a mixer with fitted with a chilled metal bowl and beater attached, beat whipping cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Add the cheese, pumpkin, and spices; beating until smooth.

Line bottom of an 8 x 8 inch dish with the Madeleines, overlapping and crowding to fit. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons rum. Spread half of filling over Madeleines.

Repeat with the remaining Madeleines, remaining 2 tablespoons rum, and remaining filling. Smooth. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.

To serve, run a knife around the sides of the pan. Cut into wedges and serve with a sweetened cream.

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(Recipe courtesy of Donsuemor; Photos courtesy of Old Fashioned Living.)