Switch up your morning routine with this Dalgona Coffee. It's smooth, creamy, and irresistibly frothy! Made with just three simple ingredients, this whipped coffee is a café-worthy treat you can easily make at home.
Whether you enjoy it hot or iced, it's the perfect way to start your day.
If you've spent time scrolling through social media, you've likely encountered the viral sensation of Dalgona Coffee. This whipped coffee drink quickly became an internet favourite.
For more cosy, café-style drinks, you might enjoy my golden milk made with fresh turmeric and ginger. It's a soothing caffeine free alternative to coffee.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy – made with just four ingredients in 5 minutes.
- Creamy and frothy – a velvety coffee shop-style treat at home.
- Customisable – enjoy it hot or iced, and adjust the sweetness to your liking!
Recipe Ingredients
To make Dalgona Coffee at home, all you need are the following ingredients and a whisk:-
- Coffee granules - use coffee granules only and not ground coffee; otherwise, the recipe won't work. You can use regular or decaf coffee.
- White sugar - use white sugar. Brown sugar and coconut sugar can also be used.
- Boiling water - boiling water is necessary for the coffee granules to dissolve.
- Milk of choice - either hot or cold milk, depending on preference.
How to Make Dalgona Coffee
Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.
- Add the instant coffee granules, sugar and boiling water to a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk for 5 minutes until the mixture is thick and holds its shape. Scrape the bottom of the mixing bowl with the whisk to ensure all the coffee granules are incorporated. Spoon over the top of your favourite milk.
Serving Suggestions
The Dalgona whipped coffee for this recipe can be used for one or two drinks, depending on the desired amount.
Common Questions
It takes 3-5 minutes of vigorous whisking with a hand mixer to achieve stiff peaks. Use instant coffee as ground or brewed coffee won't work because it lacks the necessary structure to whip correctly. Also, use hot water (not warm or cold) to help dissolve the coffee and sugar thoroughly, creating a stable foam.
This is likely due to the quality and strength of the instant coffee used.
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📖 Recipe
Dalgona Coffee
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee, note 1
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 400 mls milk, hot or cold
Instructions
- Place the coffee granules, sugar, and boiling water in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk for 3-5 minutes with an electric whisk until thick and fluffy. (See image number 2 in the recipe post). After whisking for 1 minute, use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl and along the bottom, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Spoon the Dalgona over cold or hot milk, and enjoy! This recipe serves 1 or 2.
Notes
Storage
Dalgona coffee is best fresh, as the foam deflates over time. To prep ahead, store the whipped coffee (before adding milk) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours and rewhisk if needed. For longer storage, freeze spoonfuls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a container. Drop a frozen dollop into milk for a creamy coffee treat! 😊Troubleshooting
If your Dalgona Coffee isn't fluffy, here's why:- Use instant coffee – Ground or brewed coffee won't whip correctly.
- Stick to the 1:1:1 ratio – Too little sugar can cause the foam to collapse.
- Use hot water – It helps dissolve ingredients for a stable foam.
- Whisk long enough – A hand mixer takes 3-5 minutes to reach stiff peaks.
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