Easy Dalgona Coffee In 3 Minutes - Dreamy Whipped Coffee To Die For
Easy Dalgona Coffee In 3 Minutes - Dreamy Whipped Coffee To Die For is a easy Korean recipe that serves 1. 180 calories per serving. Recipe by Zulay Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 4 min | Total: 14 min
Cost: $0.60 total, $0.60 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk (cold, any type (whole, 2%, or plant‑based))
- 1 cup Ice Cubes (crushed or whole cubes)
- 2 tablespoons Instant Coffee (strong, granulated instant coffee)
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons Boiling Water (freshly boiled)
Instructions
Prepare Milk and Ice
Fill a glass halfway with ice cubes, then pour the cold milk over the ice.
Time: PT1M
Boil Water
Bring water to a rolling boil in a saucepan or kettle.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: 100°C
Combine Dry Ingredients with Hot Water
In a small bowl, add the instant coffee, brown sugar, and the 2 Tbsp of hot water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
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Froth the Coffee Mixture
Using the handheld milk frother, whisk the mixture vigorously, moving the frother up and down to incorporate air. Continue for about 2‑2½ minutes until the color changes to a caramel hue and the texture becomes thick and glossy.
Time: PT3M
Transfer Foam to Milk
Spoon the thick foam onto the prepared milk‑and‑ice glass. Use a spatula or spoon to scrape any foam stuck to the bowl.
Time: PT1M
Serve
Enjoy the Dalgona coffee as‑is, or give it a gentle stir to blend the sweet foam with the milk.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 25 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan by using plant‑based milk and a non‑refined sweetener
Allergens: Milk (dairy)
Last updated: April 15, 2026








