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Dalgona Coffee

Published: May 3, 2020 · Modified: May 8, 2020 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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Dalgona Coffee is the new beverage trend in town! This whipped drink is easy to make at home and a delicious way to get your caffeine fix.

whipped coffee in clear glasses
Dalgona Coffee

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, plus you can enjoy it hot or cold!

Dalgona Coffee in a glass mug

What is Dalgona coffee

Dalgona coffee is a viral trend that first 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 that's spooned over milk.

making dalgona coffee

Ingredients

While most recipes use a 1:1:1 ratio, I find measurements below yield a very 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, or raw sugar as well as nonnutritive sweeteners such as stevia or monk fruit.
  • 3 tablespoons water-most recipes recommend boiling hot water, but room temperature works just as well
  • 1 cup milk-whole milk or non-dairy alternatives such as oat, almond, or soy milk.

whipped coffee

How to serve

  • Spoon the frothy coffee mixture over a glass of hot or iced milk and stir. Serve with a straw.
  • If you like, garnish with cocoa powder, crumbled cookies, or toffee bits. 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.
whipped coffee in clear glasses
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Dalgona Coffee

Dalgona Coffee has taken social media by storm for good reason. This new coffee craze is easy to make with only four ingredients and a fun and delicious way to get your caffeine fix.
Prep Time7 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time7 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Global
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 361kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons instant coffee granules
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup milk
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine coffee granules, sugar, and water.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat for about 5 to 7 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
  • Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes up to ¾ full. Pour milk enough to cover the ice.
  • Spoon coffee foam on top of milk and stir. Serve with a straw.

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Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 587mg | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Alma says

    June 14, 2020 at 7:21 am

    Hi would this dalgona coffee recipe work with no sugar or substituting with powdered or granulated sweetener?
    Thanks in advance

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    • Lalaine Manalo says

      June 21, 2020 at 11:20 pm

      I haven't tried it without sugar as I think you need it to create the foam, but you can definitely use other types of sweetener.

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