Whipped Dalgona Coffee (Printable)

A creamy Korean-inspired coffee drink featuring whipped instant coffee that floats over cold or hot milk. Café-style at home.

# Ingredient list:

→ Coffee Mixture

01 - 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons hot water

→ To Serve

04 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
05 - Ice cubes (optional)

# How-to:

01 - Combine instant coffee, sugar, and hot water in a medium mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk vigorously using a hand whisk, electric mixer, or milk frother until mixture becomes thick, pale, and forms stiff peaks, approximately 2–4 minutes.
03 - Fill two glasses with milk and add ice cubes if desired.
04 - Spoon whipped coffee mixture evenly over the milk in each glass.
05 - Serve immediately. Stir whipped coffee into milk before drinking for optimal flavor integration.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dramatic transformation from simple ingredients to a luxurious coffee drink feels like pulling off a chemistry experiment in your kitchen, and friends will think youve become a professional barista overnight.
  • Its incredibly adaptable to whatever milk you have on hand, meaning this can be your reliable coffee treat whether youre using whole milk on splurge days or oat milk when youre feeling more virtuous.
02 -
  • Attempting to use freshly brewed coffee instead of instant will lead to disappointment no matter how vigorously you whisk, as the chemical composition that allows for whipping simply isnt there.
  • The equal ratio of coffee, sugar, and water is crucial, and altering it too much will prevent those stiff peaks from forming properly.
03 -
  • When whisking by hand seems too daunting, a milk frother works brilliantly and cuts the time down to about 1 minute, a discovery that saved my morning routine on busy workdays.
  • Make a double batch of the whipped coffee and store extra in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, giving it a quick whisk before using to revive any deflation.
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