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    Home » Drinks » Whipped coffee (Dalgona coffee)

    Published: Apr 3, 2020 · Modified: Oct 30, 2020 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Whipped coffee (Dalgona coffee)

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    Whipped coffee or Dalgona coffee is a creamy thick frothy beverage served over warm or iced milk. It is made with instant coffee, sugar and water. This is another great way to enjoy your morning coffee, it is also a good pick me up on a gloomy day and perfect for any time of the day.

    This frappe-like beverage will surely brighten your day. Let me show you how to make this iced coffee beverage at home. 5 minutes tops and you are done, the same time it would take you to put the kettle on.

    a glass of milk and dalgona.

    This whipped coffee recipe is so popular on every social media at the minute and the first time I saw it, I had a little battle in my mind. Yeah! I was asking myself if I should join the bandwagon or not.

    My mind kept saying don’t you dare waste that amount of coffee at this time when everywhere is on lockdown. More importantly, it is not summer yet, what would my excuse be?

    Don’t get me wrong, I love my coffee but this period I have concentrated on treating myself to a daily dose of my honey and lemon drink and occasional turmeric milk for good night sleep.

    Well, that didn’t last long as I was itching to try it. I am sure you know I gave in because here I am sharing with you the popular Tik Tok, Instagram and Facebook Dalgona coffee. Yay! 

    Related post: are you loving the idea of today's post already, then check out my coffee cake recipe. They make a perfect combo or this coffee smoothie.

    top view of dalgona coffee in a glass with a metal straw.

    A few facts about Whipped coffee or should I say Dalgona coffee

    Whipped coffee as we call it is a South Korean coffee drink, it’s been around a while but became popular thanks to Tiktok and no thanks to emergency lockdown and social distancing.

    You only need 3 pantry staple ingredients to make this delicious beverage.

    Whipped coffee is called Frappe in Greece (they share the same ingredients too but made differently) and beaten coffee in India (Indian Cappuccino). You can have it hot or cold, I prefer mine cold. (Talking of frappe, check my iced coffee recipe, it is a good alternative to dalgona and it doesn't require a blender.)

    It is easy and super quick to make with a thick and creamy appearance. You would be surprised your regular instant coffee has that kind of gorgeousness to it.

    You can only use instant coffee for this recipe, does Nescafé or Douwe Egberts come to mind, yeah that type of coffee in your supermarket. Nothing fancy, no filtered or ground coffee here.

    You need the same ratio of water, instant coffee and sugar to make this beverage. i.e equal amount of ingredients is needed

    You would need a hand mixer to make this creamy whipped beverage as it makes the job quicker. Use a hand whisk if you are willing to do some handwork or add to a mason jar and shake it until it becomes frothy.

    a glass of whipped coffee placed on a wooden coaster.

    Ingredients

    Instant coffee

    Warm or hot water

    Sugar

    To serve

    Milk: any type of milk would work for this recipe

    Ice (optional)

    Tools

    Hand mixer or

    Handheld milk frother or

    Mason jar

    ingredients.

    How to make whipped coffee recipe (Dalgona coffee)

    To a shallow bowl, add equal tablespoons of instant coffee, water, sugar and mix to combine

    Using just one whisk of your hand mixer, whisk the dissolved coffee mixture until frothy and creamy. The coffee would become lighter in colour as you whisk.

    You can also use a stand mixer for this recipe, although, I haven't personally tried it because of the quantity this recipe calls for.

    Add milk to a glass. You may add some ice if you desire. Spoon the whipped coffee on top of the milk, give it a little stir and enjoy.

    Tips for making whipped coffee

    • Make this recipe vegan or vegetarian by swapping cow milk for non-dairy milk like almond milk, oat milk, soya milk or cashew milk. Non-dairy milk makes this recipe healthier, especially if you would be having more than one cup a day.
    • Swap granulated sugar for brown sugar, demerara sugar, coconut sugar, stevia with erythritol (never tried it personally) or maple syrup
    • Use decaffeinated instant coffee to make it caffeine-free
    • swap granulated sugar for granulated sweeteners like Swerve Sweetener, Confectioners, monk fruit sweetener or granulated swerve to make keto dalgona coffee.
    • granulated sugar works best for this recipe to achieve a fluffy whipped result that would hold its shape for longer and it stores well too.
    • whip the coffee in a bowl or a big jug like I did and not in a cup, that way there is more air circulation which would make the coffee whip properly.
    whipped coffee on a hand held whisk.

    How to store dalgona coffee.

    Dalgona coffee would last up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container or wrap a cling film over it. This beverage is not suitable for freezing.

    FAQ's

    How can I make dalgona coffee without a hand mixer: you can make whipped coffee without a hand mixer. in my case, I use small mason jars and shake until it becomes stiff and frothy.

    Alternatively, use a hand whisk (the type you use to whisk eggs) or use a milk frother.

    Will whipped coffee stay or last overnight: Yes, you can keep the coffee in the fridge for up to 5 days. Give it a quick whip as the coffee settles at the bottom of the froth.

    Can I make whipped dalgona coffee without sugar: yes, you can, see the sugar alternatives above in the post.

    What type of coffee can I use: Any Instant coffee would work for this recipe and it doesn't have to Nescafe brand alone.

    Try espresso or americano too, I have personally tried with Nescafe espresso and it worked, it didn't form stiff peak but it worked. Instant decaffeinated coffee works for this recipe too

    flavoured instant coffee works too.

    My Dalgona coffee is bitter: the culprit here might be the strength of your instant coffee. You can increase the sugar and add less whipped coffee to your milk to balance things out.

    Enjoy your beverage with these easy cake recipes

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    Dairy-free banana bread

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    A GLASS OF WHIPPED COFFEE.

    Whipped coffee (Dalgona coffee)

    Ajoke
    Whipped coffee or Dalgona coffee is a creamy thick frothy beverage served over warm or iced milk. It is made with instant coffee, sugar and water. This is another great way to enjoy your morning coffee, it is also a good pick me up for a gloomy day. This frappe alike beverage will surely brighten your day.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Greece, Indian, Korean
    Servings 2
    Calories 64 kcal

    Equipment

    • Hand mixer or
    • Handheld milk frother or
    • Mason jar

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons Instant coffee Nescafe
    • 2 tablespoons hot water
    • 2 tablespoons Sugar

    Serve with

    • milk of any choice
    • ice optional

    Instructions
     

    • To a shallow bowl, add instant coffee, water, sugar and mix to combine
    • Using just one whisk of your hand mixer, whisk the dissolved coffee mixture until frothy and creamy, mousy like and stiff peak. The coffee would become lighter in colour as you whisk.
    • Add milk to a glass. You may add some ice if you desire. Spoon the whipped coffee on top of the milk, give it a little stir and enjoy.

    Notes

    Tips
    Make this recipe vegan or vegetarian by swapping cow milk for non-dairy milk
    Swap granulated sugar for brown sugar, demerara sugar, stevia or maple syrup
    Use decaffeinated instant coffee to make it caffeine-free

    Nutrition

    Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 177mgSugar: 12gCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    Comments

    1. Robbyn says

      May 25, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      Turned out great! I mixed it completely (with a spoon) with the glass of milk and it was just like a coffee house frothy iced latte!

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        May 25, 2020 at 5:33 pm

        Great Robbyn! I am glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    2. Megan says

      May 08, 2020 at 1:55 am

      Can you double up the recipe to make four instead of two?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        May 08, 2020 at 10:27 pm

        Yes, you can Megan

        Reply
    3. Rudraksh says

      April 12, 2020 at 3:26 am

      5 stars
      I tried it at my home and this was delicious. Thank you for the recipe

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        April 17, 2020 at 4:25 pm

        Thank you Rudraksh, I am glad you loved the recipe.

        Reply
    4. Nadja says

      April 09, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Hey! Would love to know if sugar is necessary for it to whip? I don’t like sugar in my coffee 🙂 thanks!

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        April 09, 2020 at 11:30 pm

        Hi Nadja, yes, sugar is necessary as it helps the coffee hold its shape and it gives you the glossy velvety look. Without the sugar, it would be bitter and the whipped coffee will be foamy instead of whipped. You could reduce the about of sugar used, maybe use 1/2 a tablespoon of sugar instead of 1. Kindly let me know how you get on. thanks

        Reply
    5. Nicola says

      April 08, 2020 at 12:27 am

      5 stars
      Loved it!! It was really good.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        April 08, 2020 at 12:29 am

        Aww thank you Nicola, I am happy you like the dalgona recipe.

        Reply
    6. Alan says

      April 04, 2020 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe. I just tried this and it came out good. The video is really helpful I must confess. The coffee was absolutely refreshing too. Do keep up the good work.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        April 05, 2020 at 2:26 pm

        Thank you for the feedback, Alan. I am glad you liked it

        Reply

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