Authentic Whipped Dalgona Coffee
Creamy whipped coffee foam served over cold milk and ice.
In a nutshell: This authentic korean authentic whipped dalgona coffee comes together in just 5 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Recreate the coffee trend that took the internet by storm. Whipping instant coffee, sugar, and hot water together creates a velvety, thick coffee foam served over iced milk.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Whip to Stiff Peaks: Keep whipping until the coffee foam truly holds stiff peaks. Under-whipped foam melts straight into the milk instead of floating in that signature thick layer.
- Instant Coffee Only: Only instant coffee granules whip into this foam; brewed coffee or espresso won't work. The concentrated dried solids are what trap the air.
Ingredients
1
servings
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2 tbsp instant coffee granules
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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2 tbsp hot water
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1 cup milk, of choice
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½ cup ice cubes
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Whip the Coffee
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the instant coffee granules, sugar, and hot water. Use a hand mixer or wire whisk to whip the mixture vigorously until it turns thick, frothy, and holds stiff peaks.
Prep the Glass
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour in the milk of choice, leaving about 2 inches of space at the top.
Layer and Serve
Spoon the whipped coffee foam gently over the cold milk. Stir together before drinking to enjoy the creamy, rich flavor.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
No — the whipped foam only works with instant coffee granules, which dissolve and whip into a thick, stable froth. Regular brewed coffee won't hold peaks.
A hand mixer is fastest, but a wire whisk works too — it just takes longer and some arm power. Keep whipping until the mixture is thick, frothy, and holds stiff peaks.
Yes — reduce the sugar slightly, though the equal parts coffee, sugar, and water give the most stable foam. You can also simply use less foam per glass and more milk.
Absolutely. Spoon the whipped coffee over hot milk instead of iced milk and stir before drinking.
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