Dalgona Coffee, with its fluffy whipped topping and rich coffee flavor, is the ultimate treat for coffee lovers. Simple yet decadent, this viral sensation is made with just a few pantry staples and brings a café-worthy experience to your home.

Dalgona Coffee

Enjoy it hot or iced, this creamy and photogenic coffee drink is perfect for a quick pick-me-up or a fun kitchen experiment. Get ready to whip up some frothy magic!

Did You Know? Dalgona coffee is a Korean-inspired street candy called dalgona, which has a similar fluffy, caramelized texture. Plus, versions of whipped coffee have been around for years in places like India and Greece. Thanks to the social media, it became a global sensation.

A glass of iced Dalgona coffee with a frothy top and a black straw, placed on a wooden board with a green cloth underneath.

Ingredients

instant coffee
granulated sugar
hot water
milk of your choice (hot or cold, whichever you prefer)

Coffee. If you are looking for organic beans that whip up well and offer a clean taste use Mount Hagen Organic Instant Coffee. I like this because it is light and mild with a touch of sweetness.
Milk. I always go with Fairlife milk, it’s proven and tested in all my ice cream and drink recipes. It never fails me! Fairlife has a creamy texture and high protein content making it the perfect match for Dalgona coffee.

A clear glass filled with white milk is topped with a thick layer of whipped coffee, crafting a perfect dalgona coffee. Placed on a wooden tray with a spoon, it stands out against the green cloth backdrop.

How to make Dalgona Coffee

In a small bowl add the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water, and whisk until it gets thick and foamy. With an electric mixer, it will take about 3 minutes. If you whisk by hand, it will take about 8-10 minutes.
Once it is all thick and foamy add it to a glass of milk of your choice.
Stir until well combined, or you can leave a little foamy layer.
You can drink this with hot or cold milk.

A wooden board with three small bowls containing coffee granules, sugar, and water, alongside a glass of milk, rests on a green textured cloth—perfect ingredients for creating the trendy Dalgona coffee. — Prepare the ingredients

A gray bowl with salt and ground coffee sits on a wooden board, accompanied by an empty white bowl and black whisk. This setup, perfect for crafting dalgona coffee, is laid out on a green textured cloth. — Prepare the ingredients

Tips On Dalgona Coffee

Use instant coffee: I’ve tested it myself. Instant coffee works way better than brewed coffee in achieving the perfect frothy consistency. The granules make whipping so much easier and give it that signature texture.
Whisk patiently: I’ve tried both a hand whisk and a mixer. While the mixer is way faster, whisking by hand is surprisingly satisfying. It’s a bit of an arm workout, but the fluffy, cloud-like texture is totally worth it.

A glass of frothy Dalgona coffee with a black straw rests on a wooden board, placed on a green cloth.

What to serve with Dalgona Coffee

Its creamy, slightly sweet flavor complements buttery pastries like croissants, scones, or shortbread cookies. For a savory twist, enjoy it alongside a breakfast spread with avocado toast or a simple omelet.

If you’re craving something sweet, pair it with chocolate desserts, cinnamon rolls, or even a slice of tiramisu to enhance its coffee-rich notes.

A glass of creamy, whipped Dalgona Coffee sits on a wooden board, its spoon poised elegantly. The rich foam promises indulgence, set against a backdrop of green fabric.

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Dalgona Coffee

Dalgona Coffee, with its fluffy whipped topping and rich coffee flavor, is the ultimate treat for coffee lovers. Simple yet indulgent, this viral sensation is made with just a few pantry staples and brings a café-worthy experience to your home.

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Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings 1

Ingredients

1 tbsp instant coffee
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp hot water
8 oz milk of your choice hot or cold, which ever you prefer

Instructions

In a small bowl add the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water, and whisk until it gets thick and foamy. With an electric mixer it will take about 3 minutes. If you whisk by hand, it will take about 8-10 minutes.
Once it is all thick and foamy add it to a glass of milk of your choice.
Stir until well combined, or you can leave a little foamy layer.
You can drink this with hot or cold milk.

Keyword Dalgona, Dalgona coffee