A super fluffy version of dalgona coffee, a whipped instant coffee, that’s made in seconds from start to finish. Super caffeinated and tasty.
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What is Dalgona Coffee?
- Dalgona coffee is an iced caffeinated drink made with whipped instant coffee, sugar, milk, and ice.
- First made popular in South Korea.
- Regular dalgona is made equal parts instant coffee, sugar, and hot water.
Why You’ll Love This Dalgona Coffee
- Super Fluffy: It’s made extra fluffy by using a ratio of 1 part instant coffee, 1 part sugar, and 2 parts hot water.
- Delicious: It’s sweet, frothy, and super caffeinated.
- Quick: Using a handheld milk frother whips up Dalgona coffee in seconds.
For more recipes using instant coffee, try Easy Greek Frappe and Mocha Frappuccino.
Ingredient Notes
- Instant coffee: Instant coffee is the key ingredient in making dalgona coffee.
- Filtered water: Use better tasting water to make better coffee.
- Milk: Any you prefer.
- Sugar: Use regular white sugar since it’s easier to whip with the instant coffee. Raw or turbinado sugar won’t work as well.
Here’s a quick overview of the steps to make this drink. For full ingredients and instructions, scroll to the bottom.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Whip instant coffee
Fluffy whipped coffee is made by whisking together instant coffee, sugar, and hot water.
The best tool to whip Dalgona coffee ingredients together is a handheld milk frother. In less than a minute of whisking, the dark brown instant coffee turns into a gold, toffee color as it fluffs up.
Make sure to move the milk frother up and down to get as much air into it. Once it forms soft peaks, it’s ready.
Step 2: Top milk and ice with whipped coffee
Milk and ice are the base of the drink. You can use any milk you like.
Milk and ice go into a cup, leaving room for the whipped coffee. Spoon the light and fluffy Dalgona coffee on top.
Barista’s Tip: Use a handheld milk frother to make whipped cream toppings for drinks. It’s easy to use and easy to clean.
2. Top milk and ice with whipped coffee
Milk and ice is the base of the drink. You can use any milk you like.
Milk and ice go into a cup, leaving room for the whipped coffee. Spoon the light and fluffy Dalgona coffee on top.
Serving Suggestions
The dalgona coffee will sit right on top before it makes its way down to the bottom of the cup. Make sure to stir before drinking.
The whipped coffee will hold its shape for a little while but it’s best when it’s served immediately.
A straw will make this beverage easier to drink.
Expert Tips
- To make it even fluffier and taller, double the dalgona coffee by whipping 2 tablespoons instant coffee, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 4 tablespoons hot water. Be aware that this is a lot of caffeine!
- Any kind of milk can be used from whole milk to nut milk.
- Regular instant coffee will work but I prefer the Nescafe from Greece since it froths better.
Questions You May Have
The handheld milk frother is the quickest way to make the fluffy froth but if you don’t have one, you can use a whisk instead to hand whisk it. Or you can put the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water into an airtight container and shake it until it thickens.
Yes, there’s caffeine in instant coffee.
I used whole milk but it tastes just as good with any kind of milk.
Regular dalgona coffee is made with 1 tablespoon instant coffee, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon hot water. It’s more dense and less fluffy than my version.
My version is made with an additional tablespoon of hot water and that’s what makes it extra fluffy.
Regular sugar works best since it’s easiest to whip but you can also use brown sugar.
You can make Greek frappes and frappuccinos easily with this Greek Nescafe instant coffee.
Related
Easy Dalgona Whipped Coffee
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine instant coffee, sugar, and hot water in a tall container.
- Whip until soft peaks form.Use a handheld milk frother and in less than a minute of whisking, the dark brown instant coffee will turn into a golden, toffee color as it fluffs up. Make sure to move the milk frother up and down to get as much air into it. Once it forms soft peaks, it’s ready.
- Pour milk into a cup of ice.
- Spoon Dalgona coffee on top.Stir well before drinking.
EQUIPMENT
NOTES
- To make Dalgona coffee taller, double the Dalgona coffee ingredients by whipping 2 tablespoons instant coffee, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 4 tablespoons hot water. Be aware that this is a lot of caffeine!
- Regular instant coffee will work but I prefer the Nescafe from Greece since it froths better.
- Any kind of milk can be used from whole milk to nut milk.
- Dalgona coffee can be made by using a hand whisk or by putting instant coffee, sugar, and hot water into an airtight container and shaking it until frothy. Both methods will take longer than a handheld milk frother.