Whipped Dalgona Coffee (Printable Version)

Visually stunning whipped coffee with fluffy clouds floating over cold milk. Ready in just 5 minutes.

# List of 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)

# How to Make It:

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 (approximately 2–4 minutes).
03 - Fill two glasses with milk and add 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 integration.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dramatic transformation from simple ingredients to a coffee shop masterpiece happens right before your eyes, and the surprise on friends faces when you serve it is absolutely priceless.
  • Its incredibly adaptable to whatever milk you have on hand, and somehow manages to be both a treat and a pick-me-up in one beautiful glass.
02 -
  • If youre whisking by hand and getting nowhere after five minutes, a small splash of cream of tartar can help stabilize the foam faster, a trick I discovered in desperation one morning.
  • Humidity is the enemy of perfectly whipped dalgona, which I learned the hard way during a summer gathering when my coffee refused to fluff in the steamy kitchen.
03 -
  • When youre in a hurry, a handheld milk frother does the job in about 30 seconds, saving your arm and delivering even fluffier results than manual whisking ever could.
  • Prepare the glasses with milk first, then start whipping the coffee mixture, as this prevents the foam from deflating while you get everything else ready.
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