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By Karina 12 Comments Filed Under: Beverages

Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Coffee)

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Dalgona Coffee is incredibly easy to make with only 3 ingredients! Fluffy and deliciously whipped in no time.

Make your morning coffee extra special with Dalgona Whipped Coffee. Whether you have it hot or cold, you WILL crave it every morning!

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WHIPPED COFFEE

It’s quite possible you’ve seen this all over the internet lately, and with good reason. Funny thing is, we’ve been making this in our family since before I was born, calling it BATIDO (Spanish for beaten) and serving it over a hot cup of milk. Never did I think to share it because it’s just, well, coffee?

Turns out, whipped coffee has been well known all over the world for many years. Dalgona is the Koren term, Frappe in Greece, Beaten Coffee in India, Batido in South America, etc.

Since the rest of the world has caught the whipped coffee craving, I’ve been getting messages on our Facebook and Instagram from people wanting to learn how to make it since we shared it in our stories a couple of weeks ago. So, here we are!

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HOW TO MAKE WHIPPED COFFEE

The general rule of thumb is a 1:1:1 ratio of coffee, sugar and boiling water. We normally use 1 tablespoon of instant coffee, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon boiling water per person. Beat in a heat-proof bowl (not a mug), to get as much air whipped into the coffee as possible, with a whisk, fork, spoon, milk frother (it takes FOREVER with those), OR a hand mixer.

MANUAL WHISK: takes a good 8-15 minutes, depending on how thick you want it. Whip with a zig-zag motion. Take a short break when you need to.
HAND BEATER: only takes about 3-5 minutes. Use the same zig-zag, back and forth motion to get as much coffee mixture as you can!

Beat until peaks form when lifting your beater or whisk, as you will find the thicker you whip it, the less bitter it tastes. Remember, the coffee will dilute once it’s mixed through your milk. You CAN add an extra tablespoon of sugar into your mixture for a sweeter coffee without effecting the result at all!

how to make whipped coffee

Pour your favourite milk (hot or cold) into a glass, spoon the whipped coffee on top, then stir it through the milk to combine.

For a strong coffee, use a small glass and less milk.
For a weaker coffee, use a larger glass and add more milk.

Serve with cold milk for a refreshing drink, just be sure to mix it through well, or serve over hot milk to give you a foamy, creamy top like a latte.

If you love iced coffee, throw a handful of crushed ice or ice cubes into your glass, pour in your milk, then spoon over your whipped coffee.

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WHAT TYPE OF COFFEE TO USE

Instant coffee works best, just make sure it’s not a dark roast or it may come out too bitter. If you don’t have instant, you can use instant espresso powder. Some readers have tried fresh brewed espresso works well (2 tablespoons espresso to 1 tablespoon white sugar, no boiling water needed, per person), however this did not work for me.

DO NOT use fresh ground coffee beans.

CAN I MAKE WHIPPED COFFEE WITHOUT SUGAR?

Yes and no. The coffee will whip on its own (albeit not as airy or fluffy), but it doesn’t last long as the best results happen with white granulated sugar. Raw sugar also works well, but doesn’t dissolve like white sugar. Readers have also tried honey and agave with great results.

To make it without sugar, be sure to make it and mix it through your milk right before serving.

WHAT ABOUT SWEETENERS FOR KETO

YES! It works with granulated sweeteners, not liquid. Use Natvia, Swerve or Monk Fruit for best results.

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HOW TO STORE DALGONA WHIPPED COFFEE

Whipped coffee lasts fluffy for quite a few hours in the refrigerator. If you’ve made too much or you’d like to make a big batch of whipped coffee to save time in the mornings: refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. You may need to mix it though for a couple of seconds just before serving as liquid coffee settles on the bottom of the container.

OPTIONAL ADD INS BEFORE BEATING:

A drop of pure vanilla extract
A drop of caramel syrup
1 tablespoon hot chocolate drink mix or cocoa powder
2 teaspoons powdered creamer
Bailey’s for an adults only kick

SERVE WITH:

Cappuccino French Toast with Coffee Cream
Nutella Churro Donut Holes
Worlds Best Fudgiest Brownies
Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Coffee)

Dalgona Whipped Coffee is incredibly easy to make with only 3 ingredients! Fluffy and deliciously whipped in no time, make your morning coffee extra special. Whether you have it hot or cold, you WILL crave it every morning!
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 10 mins
Serves: 2 serves

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee, (powder or granulated)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, white or raw sugar
  • 2 tablespoons boiling water
  • Milk, any milk is fine

Instructions

  • Combine the coffee, sugar and boiling water in a bowl. Stir with a spoon to combine and dissolve the sugar.
  • Beat with a whisk or hand mixer to whip coffee, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl, until foamy and thick.
  • To serve, fill a glass 3/4 of the way up with milk will ice. Spoon the whipped coffee on top. Stir vigorously through the milk and enjoy!

Notes

MANUAL WHISK: takes a good 8-15 minutes, depending on how thick you want it.
HAND BEATER: only takes about 3-5 minutes.
Thick whipped coffee tastes the best and is less bitter when compared with a watery mixture. Beat until stiff peaks form when lifting your beater or whisk.
USE WHAT TYPE OF COFFEE
Instant coffee works best, just make sure it's not a dark roast or it may come out too bitter. If you don't have instant, you can use instant espresso powder or fresh brewed espresso (2 tablespoons espresso to 1 tablespoon white sugar, no boiling water needed, per person). 
DO NOT use fresh ground coffee beans. It doesn't work.
CAN I MAKE WHIPPED COFFEE WITHOUT SUGAR?
Yes and no. The coffee will whip on its own (albeit not as airy or fluffy), but it doesn't last long as the best results happen with white granulated sugar. Raw sugar also works well, but doesn't dissolve like white sugar. Readers have also tried honey and agave with great results.
To make it without sugar, be sure to make it and mix it through your milk right before serving.
WHAT ABOUT SWEETENERS FOR KETO
YES! It works with granulated sweeteners, not liquid. Use Natvia, Swerve or Monk Fruit for best results.
TASTE TEST:
Yes, whipped coffee is strong, but remember it will dilute once mixed with milk. You can add an extra tablespoon of sugar into your mixture for a sweeter coffee, but the general rule of thumb is a 1:1:1 ratio of coffee, sugar and boiling water.
For a stronger coffee, use a small glass and less milk. For a weaker coffee, use a larger glass and add more milk.
OPTIONAL ADD INS:
A drop of pure vanilla extract
A drop of caramel flavour
1 tablespoon hot chocolate drink mix (NOT cocoa powder)
2 teaspoons powdered creamer
HOW TO STORE DALGONA WHIPPED COFFEE
Whipped coffee lasts fluffy for quite a few hours in the refrigerator. If you've made too much or you'd like to make a big batch of whipped coffee to save time in the mornings: refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. You may need to mix it though for a couple of seconds just before serving as liquid coffee settles on the bottom of the container.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 177mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Robert M. Adams says

    August 20, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    5 stars
    This is amazing! Delicious. I think it is only as good as the coffee that you start with. Thank you so much for the recipe and the gorgeous tutorial.

    Reply
  2. Sevinj says

    August 05, 2020 at 12:19 am

    5 stars
    Hey thanks for the recipes, but what is the music that you used on instagram for this coffee recipe?

    Reply
  3. Sima says

    June 09, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    Yummy

    Reply
  4. Kristin says

    April 17, 2020 at 10:12 am

    What brand of instant coffee do you use?

    Reply
  5. Noemi says

    April 16, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    Oh, thanks for the recipe, I’ll surely try it! 🙂 I tried it years ago in Italy and I loved it!

    Reply
  6. Nichole Lavender says

    April 11, 2020 at 4:18 am

    Since the Starbucks bear my house is closed I’ve been craving a speciality coffee drink! This was perfect! Made it with decaf instant since that’s all I had and still came out great!

    Reply
  7. Diana says

    April 10, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    I do not have a hand mixer and I wondered if I could use a blender because I would like it to be thick and I don’t have a lot of strength in my hands to use a whisk

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    • Karina says

      April 10, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      Absolutely! Should work perfectly

      Reply
  8. Diana says

    April 10, 2020 at 9:28 pm

    Believe it or not I don’t have a hand mixer and I would like it to be thick so do you think a blender would work

    Reply
  9. Kim says

    April 10, 2020 at 12:02 pm

    When do you add the optional caramel or vanilla?

    Reply
  10. Dani says

    April 09, 2020 at 3:36 am

    5 stars
    Loved it. So Tasty 😋
    Thank you ❤️

    Reply
  11. Linda G. says

    April 08, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    Delish! A good way to satisfy the need/want for coffee shop drinks only better and more economical.

    Reply

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