Dalgona Coffee

Dalgona Coffee is the new beverage trend in town! This whipped drink is easy to make with only four ingredients and is a fun and delicious way to get your caffeine fix.

If you've spent any amount of time on Facebook or TikTok lately, you've probably come across a two-toned, whipped drink called Dalgona coffee. It has taken social media by storm, and for a good reason!

This new craze is quick and easy to make with only four ingredients yet looks and tastes like the fancy frappes from trendy coffee shops. It's a fun and delicious way to get your daily brew; you can enjoy it hot or cold!

For more fun caffeine fix, make coffee jelly!

What is Dalgona coffee

Dalgona coffee is a viral trend that gained prominence in South Korea earlier this year when actor Jung Il-woo made it on TV and was further popularized on social media via the #dalgonachallenge. Likened to the taste of the Korean honeycomb toffee of the same name, it's made by whipping instant coffee granules, sugar, and water into a creamy, caramel-colored foam spooned over milk.

Ingredient notes

While most recipes use a 1:1:1 ratio, the measurements below yield a sturdy and stable foam.

• 1 ½ tablespoons instant coffee granules- may be regular or decaf. Ground coffee beans do not work.
• 4 tablespoons white granulated sugar- you can use brown, coconut, raw sugar, and nonnutritive sweeteners such as stevia or monk fruit.
• 3 tablespoons water- recipes recommend boiling water, but room temperature works just as well
• 1 cup milk- whole milk or non-dairy alternatives such as oat, almond, or soy milk.

Easy instructions

Combine instant coffee granules and sugar in a bowl. Add water. Using an electric mixer, beat for 5 to 7 minutes or until stiff peaks form. The mixture will turn from liquid to foam and lighten in color as it gets whipped.

How to serve and store

• Spoon the frothy coffee mixture over a glass of hot or iced milk and stir. Serve with a straw. Garnish with cocoa powder, crumbled cookies, or toffee bits if you like. You can also drizzle with honey or chocolate syrup.
• The whipped coffee can be made ahead and stays creamy and scoopable. Transfer in a container with a tight-fitting lid and keep in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.