Dalgona Coffee Recipe
The Dalgona Coffee is a type of cappuccino that has conquered the world. Originating from South Korea, this drink can be enjoyed hot or iced. It’s a whipped coffee prepared with only three ingredients, then mixed with milk. The result is a frothy drink that has become a true viral phenomenon on social media.
This trend has particularly gained buzz on TikTok. Dalgona Coffee, this frothy and airy coffee, was propelled in South Korea during lockdown.
As a big coffee lover, I was intrigued by this new trend and wanted to give it a try. It’s amazing to see that with just three ingredients, coffee, water, and sugar in equal parts, you can create a cream as dense and airy as whipped cream. Cappuccino lovers or fans of Starbucks’ macchiato, you’ll be won over!
I’m proposing three drinks to make with Dalgona Coffee: a frothy, machine-free, and economical coffee for a pure moment of pleasure.
After posting the recipe video on YouTube, I received several questions which I answer below.
Can any type of coffee be used?
No, you absolutely need instant coffee (soluble coffee). The brand doesn’t matter much.
Can instant cappuccino be used?
I don’t know, I haven’t tried it yet. If it already contains powdered milk, it probably won’t work.
Can it be made without sugar or with reduced sugar?
Yes, I tried it without sugar, and the foam did form, but not as well as with sugar. The taste is very bitter, so I wouldn’t recommend it unless you enjoy the bitterness of coffee. However, you can reduce the amount of sugar according to your preferences.
Can a manual whisk be used?
Yes, absolutely, but it takes some endurance! It’s like whipping egg whites, though a bit less tiring.
Can the Dalgona Coffee foam be stored in the refrigerator?
Yes, it can be stored covered for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Beyond that, it starts to release water.
Recipe on video
Table of Contents
Ingredients:
NB: Find the printable recipe card at the end of the content.
For a large glass (multiply by 3 to make the 3 flavors)
- 2 tablespoons of Nescafé Classic instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For decoration
- Cocoa powder
- Popping chocolate pearls, according to your imagination and taste
Preparation steps :
The base of Dalgona Coffee
In a mixing bowl, pour the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water. Mix with a whisk to dissolve everything. Then with an hand mixer, whip until you get a very dense and airy cream.
The mixture lightens as you whip it. You can add 1 teaspoon of hot water to lighten it further while continuing to whip. This cream obtained is called dalgona coffee.
1/ For the Mocha and Caramel Dalgona Coffee
- 200 ml of hot milk (7oz)
- 3 or 4 caramels
- 2 teaspoons cocoa
Take 1/3 of the Dalgona coffee cream and add cocoa to it. Mix gently. Put the caramels in a glass and pour the hot milk over them. Cover with the mocha Dalgona. Sprinkle with cocoa. taste it.
2/ For the Classic Dalgona Coffee
- 200 ml of cold milk (7 oz)
- Few ice cubes
Put some ice cubes in a glass, pour the cold milk over them, and put 1/3 of the Dalgona coffee on top. Decorate with cocoa and sparkling chocolate. You can skip the ice cubes and use hot milk instead.
3/ For the Banana Dalgona Coffee
- 250 ml milk (8.8 oz)
- One banana
- sugar to taste
- Few ice cubes
Blend the banana and milk and sweeten if you like. Pour over some ice cubes in a glass and put the rest of the Dalgona on top.
Frothy Dalgona Coffee Recipe (3 flavors)
Ingredients :
For a large glass (multiply by 3 to make the 3 flavors)
- 2 tablespoons Nescafé Classic instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For decoration
- Cocoa powder
- Popping chocolate pearls according to your imagination and taste
For the Mocha and Caramel Dalgona Coffee
- 200 ml hot milk (7 oz)
- 3 or 4 caramels
- 2 teaspoons cocoa
For the Classic Dalgona Coffee
- 200 ml cold milk (7 oz)
- Few ice cubes
For the Banana Dalgona Coffee
- 250 ml milk (8.8 oz)
- One banana
- sugar to taste
- Few ice cubes
Instructions :
The base of Dalgona Coffee
- In a mixing bowl, pour the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water. Mix with a whisk to dissolve everything. Then with an hand mixer, whip until you get a very dense and airy cream.
- The mixture lightens as you whip it. You can add 1 teaspoon of hot water to lighten it further while continuing to whip. This cream obtained is called dalgona coffee.
For the Mocha and Caramel Dalgona Coffee
- Take 1/3 of the Dalgona coffee cream and add cocoa to it. Mix gently. Put the caramels in a glass and pour the hot milk over them. Cover with the mocha Dalgona. Sprinkle with cocoa. taste it.
For the Classic Dalgona Coffee
- Put some ice cubes in a glass, pour the cold milk over them, and put 1/3 of the Dalgona coffee on top. Decorate with cocoa and sparkling chocolate. You can skip the ice cubes and use hot milk instead.
For the Banana Dalgona Coffee
- Blend the banana and milk and sweeten if you like. Pour over some ice cubes in a glass and put the rest of the Dalgona on top.
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