Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Coffee)

The viral 'quarantine drink' that started it all in 2020.

Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Coffee)

10 min · 1 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Instant coffee (must be instant)
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp Hot water
  • Milk (cold or hot)
  • Ice cubes

Method

  1. Combine instant coffee, sugar, and hot water in a bowl (1:1:1 ratio).
  2. Whip vigorously with a hand mixer for 2–5 minutes.
  3. Whip until light brown, fluffy, stiff foam forms (like meringue).
  4. Fill a glass with ice and milk (¾ full).
  5. Spoon the whipped coffee foam on top.
  6. Mix with a straw as you drink.

Chef's tip: Only instant coffee works — ground beans won't whip up

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