Rich and creamy Whipped Coffee resting like a fluffy cloud over milk. You’ve seen the popular Dalgona Coffee Recipe on TikTok; now, make this delicious coffee drink at home!
Whipped Coffee – the Dalgona Coffee Recipe
I love coffee so much, but I actually don’t drink it every morning. For me, coffee is more of an enjoyable treat or something relaxing to sip at a coffee shop while I write. But, when I saw the Dalgona coffee video on TikTok, I knew I needed this whipped coffee drink in my life!
Have you seen the video? Click here to see it on YouTube if you missed it. I made the Dalgona coffee and it turned out perfectly! I’ll share with you below exactly how I did it, step-by-step. The whipped coffee was so fluffy and creamy! It was also very strong, so read through this whole post to get my tips to make the drink taste great.
The creamy coffee sat right on top of the milk in my mug so nicely. Pretty!
Ingredients
The ingredients for whipped coffee are pretty simple:
- Instant coffee or espresso powder
- Granulated sugar
- Hot water
- Milk and/or cream
For the coffee, I used Medaglia D’oro espresso powder. This is what I recommend over individual packets of coffee granules.
I used whole milk and I am sure this would be good with any milk you prefer. I also wanted to add extra flavor, so I mixed the milk with a couple of tablespoons of coffee creamer. This Danish butter cookie flavored creamer I found at ALDI is really delicious, so that’s what I used. It was perfect in this whipped coffee drink!
Tools
To make Whipped Coffee (AKA Dalgona Coffee Recipe), you’ll need a few simple tools:
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Electric mixer
- Coffee mug
I have seen videos of people making whipped coffee with a whisk or spoon instead of an electric mixer. Personally, I would rather use the electric mixer to save time and prevent a tendinitis flare up in my hand, but it does give you an option if you don’t have a mixer handy.
Making Whipped Coffee
To begin, mix together instant coffee, sugar, and hot water together in a mixing bow. You’ll need 2 tablespoons of each.
Now, beat the mixture on high speed with an electric mixer. At first, the coffee will be dark and syrupy thick.
After a minute of beating, I could see it begin to thicken and lighten.
After five solid minutes of whipping, I had perfect whipped coffee:
Give it a stir with a spoon to be sure it’s smooth and completely creamy.
Fill a coffee mug about halfway with the milk of your choice and some flavored cream if you prefer.
Dollop the whipped coffee on top of the milk. Step back and admire your pretty coffee creation!
How to Drink Whipped Coffee
Now you might be wondering, “how do I drink this thing?” You actually will want to stir the coffee up with a spoon before drinking. The end result is a thick, creamy, chilled coffee drink.
I over-filled my mug and made a mess. 🙂
Possible Problem: It’s Not Sweet Enough
I’ve talked with a few people who made their Dalgona coffee with just the whipped coffee on top of plain milk and they felt the drink was bitter. It’s true that for many people, the coffee whip and milk alone is not sweet enough. This is why I add the flavored creamer to the milk; for extra flavor and sweetness.
If you choose to not use flavored creamer, be aware that you may need to add more sugar to the coffee before you drink it.
Variations
Here are some fun variation ideas for your whipped coffee:
- Whipped Mocha – Add chocolate syrup to the milk and stir well, then scoop the whipped coffee on top. When you stir before drinking, you’ll combine the flavors to get a nice chocolate coffee drink.
- Fun Flavors – Add coffee flavor syrups of your choice to the milk before adding the whipped coffee. Let me know what flavor combos you come up with!
- Keto Whipped Coffee – To make this coffee sugar-free and keto friendly, follow the instructions as usual, but replace the granulated sugar with Swerve. You may need to experiment with how much to use to be sweet enough for your taste. Also, use heavy whipping cream instead of milk. You can also add some sugar-free coffee flavoring to the heavy cream.
- Toppings – Try sprinkling the top of your coffee with grated nutmeg, cinnamon, or a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Iced Coffee – Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, then fill 3/4 of the way full with milk and cream and top with the coffee. Serve with a straw to stir and sip.
How Much Caffeine is too Much?
Here’s the big secret about this coffee drink… it is a lot of caffeine! Depending on the instant coffee you’re using, 2 tablespoons might be the equivalent of SIX CUPS of coffee. Yowza!
If you’re worried about caffeine content, there are decaf instant coffee options. You could also cut the caffeine by using half regular and half decaf.
Another option would be to attempt this recipe using only one tablespoon of coffee granules.
My favorite thing to do is just share with a friend. In my opinion, this recipe makes plenty of whipped coffee for two cups.
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Whipped Coffee – Dalgona Coffee Recipe
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Description
Rich and creamy Whipped Coffee resting like a fluffy cloud over milk. You’ve seen the popular Dalgona Coffee Recipe on TikTok; now, make this delicious coffee drink at home!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons hot tap water
- Milk (amount depends on the size of your mug)
- 2 tablespoons flavored coffee creamer of your choice, optional
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the instant coffee, sugar, and water.
- Beat the coffee mixture with an electric mixer on high speed until thick, frothy, and lightened in color (at least 5 minutes).
- Fill a coffee mug half way with milk and flavored coffee creamer. Dollop the whipped coffee on top of the milk mixture. Serve immediately.
Notes
Variations:
- Whipped Mocha – Add chocolate syrup to the milk and stir well, then scoop the whipped coffee on top. When you stir before drinking, you’ll combine the flavors to get a nice chocolate coffee drink.
- Fun Flavors – Add coffee flavor syrups of your choice to the milk before adding the whipped coffee. Let me know what flavor combos you come up with!
- Keto Whipped Coffee – To make this coffee sugar-free and keto friendly, follow the instructions as usual, but replace the granulated sugar with Swerve. You may need to experiment with how much to use to be sweet enough for your taste. Also, use heavy whipping cream instead of milk. You can also add some sugar-free coffee flavoring to the heavy cream.
- Toppings – Try sprinkling the top of your whipped coffee with grated nutmeg, cinnamon, or a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Iced Coffee – Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, then fill 3/4 of the way full with milk and cream and top with the whipped coffee. Serve with a straw to stir and sip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: drinks
Keywords: whipped coffee, dalgona coffee
How was your Dalgona coffee?
After you make Whipped Coffee, come back and tell me how you like it! You can leave a comment and recipe rating in the comments section below. You can also click here to see this on Pinterest and leave a comment there or even your own picture of your dessert. Another option would be to tag me on Instagram @MomNeedsChocolate. Can’t wait to hear from you!
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Oh my gosh this seriously looks so irresistible! So creamy – the perfect Sunday morning treat for my husband and I! Can’t wait to give this simple recipe a try!
Hey all, I made mine with espresso. I put it on top of my vanilla premier protein shake. Yummy!!! Since I don’t have a see through coffee mug to make it look pretty, I just put it into a mason jar with some Ice and a straw and took it to go.
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Wow, finally a recipe with keto option. This trend is real. I am so making this dalgona tonight.
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I made the chocolate milk version.. it was so easy and delicious.. thanks for the recipe!
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We used 1/2 heavy whipping cream, half milk. Topped with caramel. My wife and I loved it!
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I am totally loving this whipped coffee recipe! I NEVER buy instant coffee (I am a bit of a coffee snob) but this is definitely changing my mind! So creamy and sweet!!
I can’t believe I have everything already to make this. I kept seeing everyone talking about this drink but I never realized it was a coffee drink, haha! Thanks for sharing.
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I’ve been seeing this coffee everywhere, I need to try it!
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Yum! I hadn’t seen that video or heard of this coffee, but it looks great! good time to do some fancy coffees at home.
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I loved the mocha version of this. Thanks for that trick otherwise this would have been too bitter for my taste. Such a cool fun recipe!
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Yes, it is definitely on the bitter side when not doctored up a bit. Glad you liked it! Chocolate is a great addition. I like caramel too.
Will espresso powder work just as well as instant espresso?
Don’t get the volume shown in your pictures. Two tbs of each ingredient doesn’t do it. Whippped for ever too.
Barbara
My son made this for me today – Mothers Day! I didn’t stir it, but sipped the topping and let the milk flow after to wash down the bitterness (which I like). It was AWESOME!!
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How sweet!
Delicious! We put it top of vanilla ice cream! SO good,
Great idea! I’ll have to try that.
Does it work to multiply this recipe to make enough for 20? Didn’t know if it whipped up the same with larger amounts. I tried this recipe, loved it and was definitely enough for 2 so I’d like to try it multiplying this by 10 if you know if it works. My family is going to a cabin next weekend and since I’m in charge of breakfast, I’d love to surprise them with this treat as long as I only have to whip once and not 10 times!
OMG !!! I followed your recipe and it was uhmaaaazing !!! The neatest thing was to see that it actually does magically turn into a beautiful dense mousse like consistency!! It was sweet enough for sure and was decadent over steamed milk and cream.
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Hmmm I could not get it light and fluffy even after 15 min of whipping on high speed.
This recipe was EXACTLY what I wanted and needed today! I made it caffeinated and enjoyed it so much I needed more. I made it decaf the second time so I wouldn’t be up night. I added caramel creamer to the milk and it was perfection! Thank you for the pick me up
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Simple & surprisingly fast! I’m excited to try Dalgona Coffee with Nescafe gold espresso powder. Thank you for all the detailed instructions. I truly appreciate your work!
Love this coffee! I add 2 tbsp of bailey’s to the milk for a bit more sweetness.
This is great! I can’t believe powdered espresso whips up like that! I needed to make it low calorie so I subbed splenda instead of sugar with fat free milk and it worked beautifully! Thanks so much!
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This is so much helpful! Many times I find it hard to convert. I will download the list. Thanks for making this detailed post!
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I tried making this in my Nutribullet and Ninja. No such luck.
You *have* to use a hand mixer and bowl. It worked for me. Looks like this could be served all by itself as a mousse with some chocolate curls.
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