Whipped Dalgona Coffee (Print View)

A café-style Korean beverage featuring whipped instant coffee that floats elegantly over cold or hot milk for a visually stunning drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The theatrical cloud of coffee floating atop milk creates a coffee shop experience without leaving your pajamas.
  • The contrast between creamy whipped coffee and cold milk creates this perfect moment where bitter meets sweet in the most satisfying way possible.
02 -
  • Room temperature tools work better than cold ones, as the heat retention helps the mixture whip faster.
  • Equal ratios of coffee, sugar and water are non-negotiable for proper whipping, as I discovered after several failed attempts with too much water.
03 -
  • An electric hand mixer reduces whipping time to under a minute, perfect when making multiple servings for guests.
  • The coffee mixture holds its shape best when all ingredients are precisely measured rather than eyeballed, a lesson I learned through disappointingly deflated attempts.
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