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Dalgona Whipped Coffee Recipe

4.9 from 120 reviews

Dalgona Whipped Coffee is a trendy, creamy whipped coffee beverage featuring a frothy, sweet coffee topping made from instant coffee, sugar, and hot water, served over iced milk. This quick and easy recipe delivers a delightful contrast of rich coffee flavor and smooth milk, perfect for a refreshing pick-me-up.

Ingredients

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Whipped Coffee Mixture

  • 2 tbsp instant coffee
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp hot water

Main Beverage

  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • Ice cubes (to fill 2 cup mason jar)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Milk Base: Fill a 2-cup mason jar with ice cubes and pour in 1 1/2 cups of milk, setting this aside for the topping.
  2. Whip the Coffee Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, vigorously whip together 2 tablespoons instant coffee, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons hot water until the mixture becomes thick and frothy, forming stiff peaks.
  3. Assemble the Drink: Spoon the whipped coffee foam on top of the iced milk in the mason jar.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the dalgona coffee with a straw, instructing to stir the layers together before drinking to combine the rich whipped coffee with the creamy milk.

Notes

  • Use instant coffee for best results as it froths easily.
  • Adjust sugar quantity to taste if you prefer a less sweet drink.
  • For a vegan version, substitute dairy milk with almond, soy, or oat milk.
  • Whipping can be done with a hand mixer or by hand using a whisk, though the latter takes longer.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between frothy coffee and cold milk.

Keywords: Dalgona coffee, whipped coffee, iced coffee, Korean coffee, whipped beverage, instant coffee recipe