Whipped Dalgona Coffee (Printable version)

A visually stunning creamy coffee drink featuring whipped instant coffee that floats like a cloud over cold or hot milk.

# Ingredient list:

→ Coffee Mixture

01 - 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons hot water

→ To Serve

04 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
05 - Ice cubes (optional)

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine instant coffee, sugar, and hot water.
02 - Whisk vigorously using a hand whisk, electric mixer, or milk frother until the mixture becomes thick, pale, and forms stiff peaks (about 2–4 minutes).
03 - Fill two glasses with milk and ice cubes if desired.
04 - Spoon the whipped coffee mixture evenly over the milk in each glass.
05 - Serve immediately. Stir the whipped coffee into the milk before drinking for best flavor.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • You'll feel like you're sipping from a café in Seoul without the commute or the price tag.
  • The whipped layer is genuinely mesmerizing to watch dissolve into your milk, which sounds silly until you actually do it.
  • Five minutes from craving to cup means you can make this when the mood strikes, no planning required.
02 -
  • The whipped coffee will gradually deflate after a few minutes, so serve it immediately if presentation matters to you, though it still tastes wonderful even when it's settled.
  • An electric mixer will get you to stiff peaks in about 2 minutes, while hand whisking takes longer but gives you a meditative moment and a tiny arm workout.
03 -
  • A hand milk frother is the unsung hero of this recipe and makes achieving peaks almost effortless compared to manual whisking.
  • Make the whipped coffee in stages if you're serving more than two people, as larger batches take longer to reach that crucial stiff peak stage.
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