How to Make Dalgona Coffee That’s Creamy and Fluffy

Two clear glass mugs filled with iced milk, topped with a thick, frothy coffee foam, sit on a light-colored cloth. The drinks are Dalgona coffee, with the coffee layer contrasting against the white milk.

How to Make Dalgona Coffee That’s Creamy and Fluffy

This easy dalgona coffee recipe shows you how to whip instant coffee, sugar, and hot water into a light, fluffy foam that floats over milk for a creamy, café-style drink. Perfect served hot or iced, it takes just five minutes to make and can be customized with flavors like cocoa, vanilla, or peppermint. Great for brunch, cozy mornings, or sharing with friends.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword coffee, creamy, fluffy, iced, quick

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 137

Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

2 tablespoons instant coffee
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water boiling
pinch cinnamon
1 cup milk of choice (dairy, soy, almond, oat, etc.)

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine instant coffee, sugar, cinnamon and boiling water.
2 tablespoons instant coffee, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, pinch cinnamon, 2 tablespoons water
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip on high speed for about 2 minutes until thick and fluffy. (If whisking by hand, it will take about 15–20 minutes.)
Taste the whipped coffee. It will be strong! Add extra sugar if needed.
Pour hot or cold milk into a glass. For iced coffee, add ice cubes first.
1 cup milk
Spoon the whipped coffee over the milk. Stir well before drinking.

Notes

Storage and Reheating

Room Temperature: Best enjoyed right away because the foam will collapse after 30 minutes at room temperature.
Fridge: Store leftover whipped coffee (without milk) in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Whisk briefly before using.
Freezer: Not recommended, foam texture won’t hold.
Reheat: If storing foam in the fridge, reheat milk separately (stovetop or microwave) and spoon the foam on top.

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