Nothing screams fall more than pumpkin spice! This trend is definitely one that is here to stay and that is thanks to its popularity over the past couple of years. In 2003, Starbucks launched the very first Pumpkin Spice Latte in Seattle. As with many of their signature holiday/ seasonal drinks, this one gained popularity very quickly and had everyone hooked instantly. By 2004, the drink was offered across all Starbucks locations.
Before the Starbucks frenzy started, pumpkin spice was used as a signature spice blend within pumpkin pie recipes. This marvellous blend is made up of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice. This blend was first introduced by American Settlers in the 1600s in a pumpkin pie and then commercialised in 1934 by McCormick, an American consumer product company specialising in flavours.
There are so many creative recipes you can find online that use the pumpkin spice flavour. Not only is it used amongst many dessert recipes but people have even used them in main dishes like soups and pastas, really the possibilities are endless. We have gathered some unique pumpkin spice recipes that you may have never tried, but are definitely worth trying.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Chia Pudding
Chia pudding is a great healthy alternative to regular pudding. With no flavour profile, you can really pair it with anything you want. Creating a pumpkin spice chia pudding is a great option to make any regular chia pudding a flavourful fall treat.
Pumpkin Creme Brulee
Imagine serving this decadent dessert at your next dinner party or get-together. Creme Brulee is an easy-to-make dessert with minimal ingredients and serving it inside of a mini pumpkin will really bring the wow factor to all of your guests - oh and can’t forget that awesome pumpkin spice creme brulee flavour twist!
Fettuccine Pumpkin Alfredo
Who would've ever thought of serving pumpkin spice-flavoured pasta? Pasta is really a staple in any meal and it is easy to make a variety of different flavoured kinds of pasta, this one is sure to delight. The combination of sweet and savoury really makes for a great balanced dish and is ready in just 35 minutes!
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Doughnuts
Now we know that pumpkin spice doughnuts are a tried and true dessert. Although these doughnuts take it up a notch even more with a pumpkin spice cheesecake filling and they aren't just any regular doughnuts - they are the fluffy brioche kind that is rolled in a coating of sugar. Let’s just say no more, you’ve got to try them!
Hopefully, this blog has inspired your taste buds to venture into new avenues with the fall favourite, pumpkin spice flavour. There are really all kinds of recipes you can explore and uncover online. If you are up for it you can even take your favourite recipe and give it a twist and tweak by adding some pumpkin spice to it. Whatever you decide to create, we hope you enjoy it!
