Whipped Dalgona Coffee (Printable)

A café-style beverage featuring whipped instant coffee that creates a creamy cloud over cold or hot milk in just 5 minutes.

# 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)

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine instant coffee granules, granulated 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 2-4 minutes.
03 - Fill two glasses with milk and ice cubes if desired.
04 - Spoon the whipped coffee mixture evenly over the milk in each glass.
05 - Serve immediately. Stir the whipped coffee into the milk before drinking for best flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns three pantry staples into something that looks like it came from a trendy café.
  • The whipped coffee holds its shape beautifully and tastes like a sweet, creamy cloud.
  • You can make it in under five minutes without any fancy equipment.
  • It works just as well over iced milk as it does stirred into something warm.
02 -
  • Instant coffee is the only option here because it contains stabilizers that allow it to whip up into foam.
  • If your mixture isn't thickening, keep whisking longer or check that your coffee hasn't gone stale.
  • The whipped coffee will start to deflate after about thirty minutes, so it's best enjoyed fresh.
  • Equal ratios of coffee, sugar, and water are key to getting the right texture.
03 -
  • Use an electric mixer if you have one, it cuts the whisking time in half and saves your arm.
  • Make a bigger batch of the whipped coffee and store it in the fridge for up to two days, then spoon it over milk whenever you want a quick treat.
  • If the foam starts to separate, give it a quick stir before spooning it onto your milk.
  • Try it over hot milk in the winter, it turns into something cozy and comforting.
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