Dalgona Coffee

Original post 09/07/2020.

A sweet, rich and creamy. A layer of whipped coffee cream sitting on top of hot or iced milk. This is my take on the viral 3 ingredient whipped coffee.

SWEET, BITTER & CREAMY

I am not normally a sweet coffee drinker, but I have to say not only does it look pretty but I can see what the hype is all about. It certainly is an indulgent treat.

WHAT IS A DALGONA COFFEE

A Dalgona coffee or whipped coffee is traditionally made from equal parts instant coffee powder, sugar, and water and is whipped for a few minutes until it becomes fluffy and creamy.

DALGONA?

Dalgona is the name of a spongy South Korean coffee candy, which has a bubbly texture. Visually it has a similar texture of Dalgona coffee foam. I believe this is where it got it's name from.

WHISKING

I use a handheld whisk for this. It does however takes about 4 - 5 minutes to get the desired texture.

You can also use a handheld electric mixer or a milk frother.

LESS SUGAR

Traditionally the recipe is made with 2 tbsp coffee, 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tbsp hot water (serves 2).

I have reduced the sugar to one and a half tablespoon of sugar and it worked just as well.

Instead of white or brown table sugar I used coconut sugar for a caramel-like flavour.

HOT OR COLD

Serve this with hot milk or with cold milk, over ice.

Either option is delicious.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Top with cacao powder, crumbled biscuits, or even a drizzle of honey.

I have read that spices are added to whipped coffees in India. I have not tried it yet, but I can only imagine spices such as chai spices would be delicious.

COFFEE

You will need to use an instant coffee for this. Ground coffee will not work!

Either decaf and caffeinated will fine to use.

SUGAR

Any granular sugar will work. I personally prefer using coconut sugar as it has a caramel flavour.

Different sugars might affect the result of the whipped texture and how long it will stay fluffy before it melts.

WATER

The Dalgona coffee recipe works best with boiled or really hot water. The hot water will help dissolve both the instant coffee and sugar instantly, leading to a frothier and fluffier texture.

SERVE WITH M*LK

I love using almond or oat milk, but you can use any milk of choice.

Why not try it with this homemade cashew milk.

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Golden Turmeric Latte

Red velvet latte

Tahini latte

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Coffee Chocolate Baked Oats

Tiramisu Chia Pudding

DALGONA COFFEE

Sweet, bitter and rich whipped coffee, served with non-dairy milk.

Serves 1- 2

Time: 10 min

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp instant coffee powder

• 1.5 tbsp coconut sugar (or granular sugar of choice)

• 2 tbsp hot water

• 1 - 2 cups oat milk (or milk of choice)

• ice cubes (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the coffee powder, sugar and water to a bowl and whisk with a hand whisk for a few minutes until light, silky and fluffy. The longer you whisk, the fluffier it will get.

2. For a hot coffee: heat the almond milk and pour into 2 glasses and top with a generous dollop of the whipped coffee mix.

3. For an iced coffee: divide the almond milk between 2 glasses and add a few ice cubes. Top with a generous dollop of the whipped coffee mix.

4. Stir to mix and enjoy!