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Easy Dalgona Coffee — whipped Korean iced coffee with sweet foam over milk.

Dalgona Coffee

A quick and easy whipped coffee drink made with just a few pantry staples that delivers a creamy, sweet treat reminiscent of cafe-style beverages.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Coffee Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee Must be instant coffee for proper whipping.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar Helps stabilize the foam.
  • 2 tablespoons hot water Not boiling, just hot enough to dissolve quickly.
To Serve
  • 1 cup cold milk Any kind of milk can be used.
  • as needed cubes ice For serving cold.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add instant coffee, sugar, and hot water to a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk or beat until thick and fluffy, resembling soft whipped cream.
  3. Fill a glass with ice and pour in your cold milk.
  4. Spoon the whipped coffee mixture on top.
  5. Stir before drinking to blend the foam into the milk.

Notes

If not perfect on the first try, don't stress. Use equal parts of coffee, sugar, and hot water for best results. Chill your glass for an extra refreshing drink, and feel free to experiment with variations like mocha or vanilla dalgona.