Whipped Coffee / Dalgona Coffee Recipe
Whipped Coffee / Dalgona Coffee Recipe is a easy Korean recipe that serves 2. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Laura in the Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 2 min | Total: 10 min
Cost: $0.83 total, $0.42 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Instant Coffee (plain, unflavored, no sugar or creamer)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (regular white sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Hot Water (just boiled, then let cool slightly)
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional, adds Mexican‑chocolate flavor)
- a pinch Ground Cinnamon (optional, adds warmth)
- 500 ml Milk (whole, skim, soy, oat, or any preferred milk; heated or iced)
- to taste Cocoa Powder (optional, for topping; sweetened or unsweetened)
Instructions
Gather Ingredients
Measure 2 Tbsp instant coffee, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, and 2 Tbsp hot water into a small mixing bowl. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon if using.
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Whip the Mixture
Using the handheld electric whisk, whip the mixture on high speed until it becomes thick, glossy, and forms stiff peaks. This usually takes 2–3 minutes.
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Heat the Milk (Optional)
While the coffee foam is whipping, heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, about 2 minutes. Do not boil.
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Temperature: 80°C
Assemble the Drink
Pour the hot (or cold) milk into serving glasses, leaving room at the top. Spoon the whipped coffee foam over the milk, spreading evenly.
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Serve
Insert a reusable straw, stir gently before drinking if desired, and enjoy immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35 g
- Fat
- 9 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan with plant‑milk and vegan cocoa powder
Allergens: Milk
Last updated: April 16, 2026








