Description
Whipped coffee, AKA dalgona coffee, is made with a few simple ingredients to create a thick, creamy whipped coffee that is spooned over milk. This recipe uses just a few more ingredients to create the ultimate whipped coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or organic sugar (see notes)
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of kosher salt
- ice
- 3/4 to 1 cup of milk (you can use any type of milk you like. I like unsweetened almond milk)
Instructions
- Prepare: This recipe works best when you have all of the ingredients measured out and ready to go.
- Boil water: Use a tea pot, a small sauce pot, or your microwave to bring the 2 tablespoons of water to a boil.
- Whip: To a medium sized mixing bowl add the sugar (or to the bowl of a stand mixer). Add the hot water and give the bowl a swirl so that the sugar is submerged under the hot water. Add the instant coffee. Use the hand mixer (or stand mixer) and start on low, whip until it begins to look a little thicker, add the vanilla extract and turn the speed up to high. Whip on high, stopping to scrape the sides occasionally, for about 4 to 6 minutes – or until the mixture gets nice and thick, lightens in color, and becomes shiny and forms stiff peaks. It will almost be the color of peanut butter (see the photos in the post). I do find it helpful to set a timer so that I know I have whipped the coffee for at least 4 minutes to 6 minutes. Anything less then 4 minutes, and the coffee won’t whip up as much as it could.
- Add the flavors: Once the coffee has whipped up add the cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix on low until the powders are incorporated. Mix on high for another 2 minutes, or until the mixture thickens back up again to stiff peaks (the powders kind of deflate the mixture a little). Note: Sometimes I didn’t get it to whip up to stiff peaks again after adding the cocoa powder and cinnamon, and sometimes I could. It will still be thick, delicious, and sit on top of your milk, it just might not form that beautiful swoop on top. I’m not sure why this happens, just keep this in mind.
- Finish: Add ice to your glass. Pour the milk over and spoon the whipped coffee on top. Just before drinking, stir the whipped coffee into the milk. Enjoy.
Notes
Sugar: You can use coconut sugar if you want, but I found the granulated sugar to whip up better then the coconut sugar. However, the coconut sugar still does whip up, just not as nice. Also, the original proportions for the recipe uses only 2 tablespoons of sugar. You can reduce the amount of sugar, or increase it to your liking. Personally, I needed the extra half of tablespoon of sugar since the coffee taste is so strong and I am not a huge coffee fan.
Instant coffee: Yes, you have to use instant coffee, not coffee grounds. From my research the way the coffee whips up has to do with the structure of the instant coffee granules. Also from my research, you can use instant espresso, if you would like.
Hot whipped coffee: Can you make a hot whipped coffee? I am sure you can, although, I have not tried it. I would imagine it would work well and taste very delicious, however it might cause the whipped coffee to melt and deflate a little more, resulting in a less creamy end drink once it’s all mixed in. Let me know if you give it at try.
Original coffee recipe: As stated, I made this recipe to please my taste buds (AKA a dessert coffee drinker). If you love coffee you might enjoy the original recipe that has floated around the internet: equal parts of granulated sugar, instant coffee, and hot water. (one serving is = 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons instant coffee, and 2 tablespoons hot water). The method is the same as above. I originally tried this recipe and I couldn’t drink it. My husband who is a coffee drinker liked it, but did prefer my version with the added flavors.
Dairy free/vegan: You can use any type of milk you like, but to keep this recipe dairy free/vegan use a plant based, non-dairy milk of your choice. I like almond milk or coconut milk.
