Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Coffee Recipe)

Dalgona coffee (Whipped Coffee Recipe). This Korean beverage is a creamy, fluffy, velvety latte cappuccino and frappe like drink that is made with instant coffee, sugar, and hot water and served over milk. It's delicious and perfect for any time of the day served hot or cold.

Want to join the whipped coffee trend? Let me show you how to make Dalgona coffee at home in less than 10 minutes with this detailed step by step recipe with a video to help you visualize the process.

This whipped coffee recipe now commonly known as dalgona coffee started as a tik tok trend and then it went viral on all social media including Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram.

I contemplated weeks ago whether to post the recipe and initially decided not to but look at me now whipping up this creamy, delicious iced coffee recipe just for you. It's better late than never they say and with over 248,000 searches on google and counting, with us all having to stay at home, social distancing in this time and summer approaching, dalgona coffee is here to stay and we are loving it!

Not only is the presentation of dalgona whipped coffee beautiful, it tastes just as good as it looks. It's simply delicious and you can have it hot or cold. Another drink recipe to add to the healthy fruit infused water and sorrel drink.

What is Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Coffee Recipe) and Its Origin

Dalgona coffee is simply whipped coffee. It's a Korean coffee that makes use of 3 simple ingredients and made by whipping instant coffee, sugar, and hot water together until it becomes light, creamy, reach a stiff peak then adding it to hot or cold milk. 

The name Dalgona is Korean street sweet toffee and the coffee is named after it because of its similar taste and appearance. It became popular when on TV South Korean actor Jung II-woo said the whipped coffee he had tasted like dalgona the toffee.

Whipped coffee itself is not a new phenomenon. In India it's called beaten coffee (Cappucino, Phitti Hui) and known as frappe coffee in Greece. With beaten coffee, you whisk the coffee, sugar, and water in a mug then pour hot milk over it. With Frappe, you blend the ingredients in a blender. Dalgona coffee, beaten coffee and frappe all make use of same ingredients.

For this recipe you will need a hand mixer or hand whisk. If making in large quantity you can use a stand mixer. Hand or stand mixer is easier and quicker than using a whisk.

Related: How to make iced coffee at home

Ingredients

Instant coffee powder - I use Nescafe gold instant coffee. You can use any instant coffee of your choice.

Sugar - I used granulated sugar however you can use caster sugar, demerara, or even brown sugar.

Hot water

Milk - I use whole milk however, you can use semi-skimmed, skimmed, almond milk or any other milk of your choice.

TOOLS

To make this you will need the below tools:

Mixer - hand mixer, stand mixer or hand whisk. I used a hand mixer. It's convenient, quick, and easy to clean. If you don't have a hand mixer you can use a whisk but be prepared to exercise your arms.

Mug or Bowl - To whip the coffee in. I recommend something slightly deep so as to avoid coffee splattering over surfaces during whisking.

Spoon - To scoop out the whipped coffee.

How to make Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Coffee Recipe)

Making dalgona whipped coffee is easy and takes between 4 and 6 minutes.

Add coffee, sugar, and hot water in a mixing bowl. Mix well. 

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Using a hand mixer, stand mixer or whisk, whisk on high speed until the coffee becomes foamy, then frothy, light, and forms a stiff peak. This takes about 5-6 minutes.

Add the ice cubes in a cup then pour in the milk. Spoon the beaten coffee on top of the milk.

Enjoy hot or cold.

Variation

People have been creative with this drink and making different variations from adding hot chocolate, Milo Dalgona Coffee, mocha, strawberry, making it keto compliant, vegan, vegetarian, and more.

How to store Dalgona Whipped Coffee

Can I store Dalgona Coffee? Yes you can. This whipped coffee can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not freeze though.

Tips

• To serve you can sprinkle with some milo, hot chocolate, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Add some flavor by adding a few drops of strawberry, vanilla or lemon juice.
• For caffeine-free whipped coffee, use decaffeinated instant coffee.
• Make it vegan or vegetarian to suit your diet.
• You can make more than a cup or 2 at time. Just use equal parts of coffee, sugar and water. The ratio is 1:1:1.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does dalgona coffee taste like?

It tastes like coffee. Slightly bitter and sweet at the same time. It tastes creamy and velvety and served on ice, it's a refreshing drink.

Is dalgona coffee sweet?

Yes it is as it's beaten with sugar but not overly sweet. The sugar balances the bitterness of the coffee. I say the taste is just right.

Can you use regular coffee for whipped coffee?

You need instant coffee. Instant coffee is what creates the dense, creamy, and stiff topping and that cannot be achieved using coffee beans.

What other coffee brands can I use? 

Nescafe, Douwe Egberts, Folgers, Maxwell are some of the brands. I used Nescafe gold but you can use espresso, Americano, flavored instant coffee.

How to make dalgona coffee without sugar?

You can use sweetener or sugar replacement like Swerve but it might taste bitter and also not form a stiff peak. It will be foamy.

Can I make it without milk?

It is served over hot or cold milk. You can use dairy-free milk or if you rather not use any form of milk, serve over water.

Is dalgona coffee keto-friendly?

Only if you make it with sugar replacement with 0 carb like Swerve but it might taste bitter and also not form a stiff peak. It will be foamy.

Can I make it without ice?

Yes indeed. Ice is optional.

You Can Serve this Coffee with Snacks like

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