Dalgona Latte (Whipped Coffee) – Hot or Iced
A Dalgona latte is whipped coffee spooned over warm or cold milk. This easy four-ingredient drink can be served hot or iced and takes about 10 minutes by hand, or just a few minutes with a frother.
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A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ☕ Makes: 1 latte
- ⏰ Time: About 3 minutes with an electric frother or 8-10 minutes by hand
- 🥣 Method: Whip instant coffee, sugar, and hot water until thick and glossy
- 🧊 Serve It: Hot with warm milk or iced with cold milk and ice
- ⭐ Best Tip: Use the foam right away for the best texture
What is a Dalgona Latte?
A Dalgona latte is milk topped with whipped coffee foam made from instant coffee, granulated sugar, and hot water. It is sweet, strong, and creamy once you stir the foam into the milk.
The drink is named after Dalgona candy because of its caramel-colored foam, but this is a coffee drink, not a Korean candy recipe. Serve it with warm milk for a hot latte or over ice with cold milk.
Recipe Ingredients
You only need four ingredients to make this whipped coffee drink.
Instant coffee: Use instant coffee granules, not ground coffee or brewed coffee. Instant coffee is what creates the thick whipped foam.
Granulated sugar: Sugar helps create a smoother, more stable foam. Keep it in the base recipe unless you have tested a substitute yourself.
Hot water: Hot water helps dissolve the coffee and sugar before whipping.
Milk: Use warm milk for a hot Dalgona latte or cold milk and ice for an iced one. Dairy milk, oat milk, and almond milk all work for serving.
How to Make a Dalgona Latte
Add the instant coffee, granulated sugar, and hot water to a small bowl.
Whisk until the mixture is thick, glossy, and holds its shape on the whisk. An electric frother or hand mixer takes about 3 minutes. Whisking by hand takes about 8-10 minutes.
Pour the milk into a glass. Use warm milk for a hot drink, or add ice and cold milk for an iced Dalgona latte.
Spoon the whipped coffee over the milk. Stir before drinking, or mix in half of the foam and leave the rest on top. Serve right away.
Dalgona Coffee Troubleshooting
Why is my whipped coffee not getting thick?
Use instant coffee, granulated sugar, and hot water. Ground coffee and brewed coffee will not whip into the same foam. Keep mixing until the mixture looks thick and glossy.
Can I make it without a frother?
Yes. A hand whisk works, but it takes about 8-10 minutes. A milk frother or hand mixer is much faster.
Can I make it ahead of time?
It is best served right away. The foam loses volume as it sits, so make it just before serving.
Optional Toppings
Dust the foam with cinnamon or cocoa powder before serving. For a sweeter drink, add a small spoonful of whipped cream on top.
More Homemade Drinks to Try
For another easy coffeehouse-style drink, try this creamy iced cinnamon coffee. If you want something warm without coffee, this vanilla-scented Earl Grey latte is a cozy choice.
Pair It With a Cinnamon Treat
This sweet, strong Dalgona latte is especially nice with a slice of cinnamon swirl Bundt cake for brunch or an afternoon coffee break.
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Dalgona Latte (Whipped Coffee)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (5 g)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (12 g)
- 1 tablespoon hot water (15 ml)
- 1 cup 2% milk, warm or cold (240 ml)
Instructions
- Add the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water to a small bowl. Whisk with a milk frother or electric mixer until thick and glossy, about 3 minutes. Whisking by hand takes 8-10 minutes.
- Pour the milk into a glass. For an iced latte, add ice and use cold milk. For a hot latte, use warm milk.
- Spoon the whipped coffee over the milk. Stir before drinking, or mix in half of the foam and leave the rest on top. Serve immediately.
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This coffee was incredible! So creamy and rich, I’m obsessed!
This coffee came out so delicious that everyone was asking me for the recipe! Thanks for sharing!
I’m so glad you loved the dalgona latte! There is no better compliment then being asked for a recipe!
This is perfect served hot on a chilly day.
I used oat milk and it turned out amazing!! Love how thick and foamy it gets. Such a simple and fun latte to enjoy.
I so glad you loved this whipped coffee!
I’m a coffee feign; will def try!
I live making fancy coffee at home. This recipe is delicious and so fun to make.
I am a coffee freak; indulge in several cups daily. This is a great way to present and enjoy coffee. I will definitely be trying your whipped coffee recipe. Thanks for sharing.
I am a coffee freak, indulge in several cups daily. This is a great iway to present and enjoy coffe. I will definitely be trying your whipped coffee recipe
Your pictures look amazing! I am now tempted to make dalgona coffee.
I’m a huge fan of coffee and this recipe is so great! ☕️?