DALGONA Coffee
DALGONA Coffee is a easy Korean recipe that serves 1. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by Island Vibe Cooking on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 10 min
Cost: $0.37 total, $0.37 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Instant Coffee (fine, non‑decaf for best foam)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (regular white sugar; can use superfine for quicker dissolving)
- 2 tablespoons Hot Water (just off the boil (about 90‑95°C))
- 1 cup Milk (cold; any type (dairy, almond, oat, soy))
- a handful Ice Cubes (optional, for a chilled drink)
Instructions
Measure Ingredients
Measure 2 Tbsp instant coffee, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, and 2 Tbsp hot water into a mixing bowl.
Time: PT1M
Combine and Start Whipping
Using a hand mixer on low speed (level 1), begin mixing the ingredients until they are just combined.
Time: PT30S
Whip to Stiff Peaks
Increase the mixer to medium speed (level 2‑3) and whip for 3‑5 minutes until the mixture turns light caramel‑brown and forms stiff, glossy peaks.
Time: PT4M
Prepare the Serving Glass
Fill a glass with a handful of ice cubes and pour the cold milk over the ice, leaving room for the foam.
Time: PT1M
Add the Whipped Coffee
Spoon the whipped coffee foam on top of the milk. Serve immediately and stir before drinking if desired.
Time: PT30S
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 15 g
- Fat
- 3 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan with plant milk and vegan sugar
Allergens: Milk (if dairy milk is used), Caffeine (coffee)
Last updated: April 21, 2026








