Dalgona Coffee

Dalgona coffee went viral for a reason! It’s a frothy, silky, whipped coffee cream made with just 4 ingredients – instant coffee, sugar, and water which is poured over iced or hot milk.

Why this recipe works

In 2020 Dalgona coffee made its rounds on Tiktok as well as other social media platforms. Originally going viral in Korea, this whipped coffee trend made its way to the states where it also gained massive popularity. It’s incredibly easy to make and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

This recipe is kind of like a cold brew iced coffee but it’s made with a dense coffee cream foam on top. The velvety coffee topping is enough for me to tell you that you must give it a try at least once!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

COFFEE – Use instant (or decaf) coffee, not regular coffee grounds/beans. The drying process of instant coffee has much to do with the outcome of the frothy consistency. You can also use instant espresso if you like your coffee stronger.

SUGAR – I recommend granulated white sugar, as that’s what we have tried and had success with. The white sugar stabilizes the mixture and creates a nice dense foam. Other sugars like brown sugar contain more moisture but can still be used – just know the frothy topping will not be as stable.

How to Make Dalgona Coffee

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1. In a medium bowl, combine sugar, instant coffee and water. Whisk vigorously until you form a shiny and smooth mixture (coffee cream), with a mousse-like structure. It will take a considerably long time (around 8 to 10 minutes) to reach a mousse-like structure, be patient. If whisking tires you, you can use a hand mixer or hand frother.
2. Fill a glass with ice and milk and top off with a dollop of the coffee cream.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

Dalgona coffee can be enjoyed hot or cold served as is or with a side of sweet biscuits or cookies for dipping! For an even more rich experience, try adding 1-2 tablespoons of Kahlua to your milk or top with a dash of cinnamon, cocoa powder, or pumpkin spice.

More Coffee Recipes

• Irish Coffee
• Baileys Coffee Float
• Kahlua Frappuccino
• Salted Caramel Coffee Cocktail
• Homemade Mocha Frappuccinos
• Loaded Coffee Breakfast Smoothie

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Dalgona Coffee

Dalgona coffee, also known as whipped coffee, features a dense mousse-like topping made with instant coffee, granulated sugar, and water. Serve hot or cold.

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Course: Beverages

Cuisine: American, Korean

Servings: 2 drinks

10 minutes mins

Calories: 192

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 6 Tbsp granulated sugar
• ▢ 6 Tbsp instant coffee
• ▢ 6 Tbsp cold water
• ▢ ice
• ▢ milk

Things You’ll Need

• ▢
  Whisk
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  Mixing bowl

Before You Begin

• Use instant (or decaf) coffee, not regular coffee grounds/beans. The drying process of instant coffee has much to do with the outcome of the frothy consistency. You can also use instant espresso if you like your coffee stronger.
• The nutrition facts listed does NOT include the milk. Refer to the serving size on your carton or jug when pouring.
• This recipe should yield 2-3 coffees.
• I recommend granulated white sugar, as that’s what we have tried and had success with. The white sugar stabilizes the mixture and creates a nice dense foam. Other sugars like brown sugar contain more moisture but can still be used – just know the frothy topping will not be as stable.
• Try adding 1-2 tablespoons of Kahlua to your milk or top with a dash of cinnamon, cocoa powder, or pumpkin spice.

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, combine sugar, instant coffee and water. Whisk vigorously until you form a shiny and smooth mixture (coffee cream), with a mousse-like structure. It will take a considerably long time (around 8 to 10 minutes) to reach a mousse-like structure, be patient. If whisking tires you, use a hand mixer.
• Fill a glass with ice and milk and top off with a dollop of the coffee cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 192cal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 531mg | Sugar: 36g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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