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Dalgona Whipped Coffee

Instant coffee, sugar, and hot water whipped together into a thick, glossy foam that is spooned over cold milk. The striking two-tone drink tastes like a creamy caramel coffee and takes only minutes to make.

10 minEasyServes 2120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp hot water (just boiled)
  • 2 cups cold whole milk (or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 cups ice cubes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 2 tbsp instant coffee granules, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 2 tbsp hot water (just boiled) in a medium bowl. The amounts must be equal - this ratio is essential for the foam to form.

  2. 2

    Using a hand mixer, electric whisk, or a sturdy manual whisk, whip the mixture vigorously until it becomes thick, pale, and holds stiff peaks. This takes about 2 minutes with an electric mixer or 5 to 7 minutes by hand.

  3. 3

    Fill two glasses with 2 cups ice cubes and pour 2 cups cold whole milk (or oat milk for dairy-free) over the ice, filling each glass about three-quarters full.

  4. 4

    Spoon the whipped coffee foam generously on top of each glass.

  5. 5

    Stir before drinking to combine the foam and milk. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I halve or double Dalgona Whipped Coffee?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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