Dalgona Coffee is the new beverage trend in town! This whipped drink is easy to make with only four ingredients and is a fun and delicious way to get your caffeine fix.
If you’ve spent any amount of time on Facebook or TikTok lately, you’ve probably come across a two-toned, whipped drink called Dalgona coffee. It has taken social media by storm, and for a good reason!
This new craze is quick and easy to make with only four ingredients yet looks and tastes like the fancy frappes from trendy coffee shops. It’s a fun and delicious way to get your daily brew; you can enjoy it hot or cold!
For more fun caffeine fix, make coffee jelly!
What is Dalgona coffee
Dalgona coffee is a viral trend that gained prominence in South Korea earlier this year when actor Jung Il-woo made it on TV and was further popularized on social media via the #dalgonachallenge. Likened to the taste of the Korean honeycomb toffee of the same name, it’s made by whipping instant coffee granules, sugar, and water into a creamy, caramel-colored foam spooned over milk.
Ingredient notes
While most recipes use a 1:1:1 ratio, the measurements below yield a sturdy and stable foam.
- 1 ½ tablespoons instant coffee granules– may be regular or decaf. Ground coffee beans do not work.
- 4 tablespoons white granulated sugar– you can use brown, coconut, raw sugar, and nonnutritive sweeteners such as stevia or monk fruit.
- 3 tablespoons water– recipes recommend boiling water, but room temperature works just as well
- 1 cup milk– whole milk or non-dairy alternatives such as oat, almond, or soy milk.
Easy instructions
Combine instant coffee granules and sugar in a bowl. Add water. Using an electric mixer, beat for 5 to 7 minutes or until stiff peaks form. The mixture will turn from liquid to foam and lighten in color as it gets whipped.
Pro tip
You can manually whip the coffee using a hand whisk or frother, but it will take longer.
How to serve and store
- Spoon the frothy coffee mixture over a glass of hot or iced milk and stir. Serve with a straw. Garnish with cocoa powder, crumbled cookies, or toffee bits if you like. You can also drizzle with honey or chocolate syrup.
- The whipped coffee can be made ahead and stays creamy and scoopable. Transfer in a container with a tight-fitting lid and keep in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Whipped Coffee is a fun and delicious way to enjoy your daily brew. This Dalgona coffee is all the rage for a good reason. It’s easy to make with only four ingredients and so creamy with an intense flavor.
Course: Beverage
Serving
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine coffee granules, sugar, and water.
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Using an electric mixer, beat for about 5 to 7 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
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Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes up to ¾ full. Pour milk enough to cover the ice.
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Spoon coffee foam on top of milk and stir. Serve with a straw.
Notes
Use instant coffee granules; regular or decaf. Ground coffee beans do not work.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 361kcal, Carbohydrates: 65g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 108mg, Potassium: 587mg, Sugar: 60g, Vitamin A: 395IU, Calcium: 286mg, Iron: 1mg
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