Dalgona Coffee is the light-as-air instant whipped coffee treat you can make at home. No special equipment needed.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp hot water
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 Tbsp instant coffee granules
8 oz milk
Instructions
Combine water, sugar, and coffee in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture becomes thick and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. It will be a light caramel color and should form soft peaks. It should be similar in consistency to whipped cream.
Pour your milk in a glass, it can be hot or iced, whichever you prefer. It is delicious either way!
Top with whipped coffee. Stir to combine whipped coffee and milk.
Notes
You can serve Dalgona Coffee over cold milk or hot milk. It's delicious both ways! Non dairy milk works well for this recipe, too, if you're avoiding dairy.
If it seems like the mixture will never "whip", don't give up! It takes a few minutes of constant beating. I promise you the time is worth it.
Use a large mixing bowl to prevent splattering. I started with the mixer on low speed and gradually increased it as it thickened to keep splattering to a minimum.
No electric mixer? You can also make this by hand with a whisk. Just be prepared for a major arm workout! It'll also take much longer to achieve the desired texture.
Make ahead Dalgona coffee: Save time by preparing your coffee for the week all at once. This coffee keeps in the fridge for a week in a tupperware container or in the freezer for up to a month. If separation occurs, just give it a quick stir and it'll be ready to drink!