Dalgona Coffee Recipe
Dalgona Coffee Recipe is a easy Korean recipe that serves 1. 120 calories per serving. Recipe by The Cooking Foodie on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 15 min
Cost: $0.45 total, $0.45 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Instant Coffee (unsweetened, fine grind; any brand works)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (regular white sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Hot Water (just boiled and slightly cooled (around 80°C))
- 1 cup Milk (whole milk preferred for creaminess; can use any dairy or plant milk)
- as needed cubes Ice Cubes (use enough to fill the glass about 1/4 full)
Instructions
Gather Ingredients and Equipment
Collect instant coffee, sugar, hot water, milk, ice cubes, and all listed equipment.
Time: PT1M
Measure Coffee, Sugar, and Water
Measure 2 Tbsp instant coffee, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, and 2 Tbsp hot water into the mixing bowl.
Time: PT1M
Whisk Until Creamy
Using a whisk or electric hand mixer, whisk the mixture vigorously until it becomes thick, glossy, and forms stiff peaks (about 3‑5 minutes).
Time: PT4M
Prepare the Glass with Ice
Fill a tall glass about one‑quarter full with ice cubes.
Time: PT1M
Add Milk
Pour milk over the ice until the glass is three‑quarters full.
Time: PT1M
Top with Whipped Coffee
Spoon the whipped coffee mixture on top of the milk, allowing it to float like a cloud.
Time: PT1M
Mix Before Drinking
Stir the coffee and milk together just before sipping to combine flavors.
Time: PT30S
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 15 g
- Fat
- 4 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan with plant milk and vegan‑friendly sugar
Allergens: Milk (dairy), Caffeine
Last updated: April 15, 2026








