Dalgona Coffee - Explained and Upgraded
Dalgona Coffee - Explained and Upgraded is a easy Korean recipe that serves 1. 84 calories per serving. Recipe by James Hoffmann on YouTube.
Prep: 8 min | Cook: 4 min | Total: 17 min
Cost: $0.48 total, $0.48 per serving
Ingredients
- 6 g Instant Coffee (high‑quality, preferably specialty instant coffee)
- 21 g Granulated Sugar (white granulated sugar)
- 20 g Water (room‑temperature water; can be heated briefly to dissolve sugar if needed)
- 200 ml Milk or Milk Alternative (chilled; optional but traditional serving)
- 6 pieces Ice Cubes (optional, for a cold drink)
Instructions
Gather Ingredients and Equipment
Collect instant coffee, sugar, water, milk (or alternative), ice, a mixing bowl, whisk, scale, and a serving glass.
Time: PT2M
Measure the Base Ingredients
Weigh 6 g instant coffee, 21 g granulated sugar, and 20 g water into the bowl.
Time: PT2M
Combine Coffee, Sugar, and Water
Stir briefly to dissolve the coffee; the sugar may remain grainy at this stage.
Time: PT1M
Whisk into a Thick Foam
Using a hand whisk or electric mixer, whisk vigorously for 3‑4 minutes until the mixture becomes a glossy, stiff foam that holds soft peaks.
Time: PT4M
Prepare the Serving Glass
Fill a glass with ice cubes (if using) and pour chilled milk or milk alternative over the ice, leaving room for the foam.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: 4°C
Top with Foam
Spoon the whipped coffee foam onto the milk, allowing it to float and create a layered appearance.
Time: PT1M
Serve Immediately
Enjoy the Dalgona coffee while the foam is still airy and glossy.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 84
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 21 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan (if using plant milk), Gluten-Free
Allergens: Milk
Last updated: April 16, 2026








