Whipped Dalgona Coffee (Printable Version)

Fluffy whipped instant coffee served over cold or hot milk. Ready in 5 minutes for a café-style experience.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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)

# Preparation Steps:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like something from a specialty coffee shop but costs pennies to make at home
  • The texture is unlike anything else you'll get from a regular coffee drink
02 -
  • Your arm will absolutely hate you if you try whisking by hand so just break out the electric mixer already
  • The whipped coffee holds its shape better than you'd expect but still serve it right after you make it
03 -
  • Use clear glasses so you can see those gorgeous layers before you stir everything together
  • Make sure your milk is really cold so the temperature contrast hits you when you take that first sip
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