If photos of whipped coffee took over your Instagram feed earlier this year, you’re not alone. Dalgona coffee — made from instant coffee, sugar, water and milk — has been one of 2020’s biggest food crazes. The trend started in January with actor Jung Il-woo, who tried the drink at a restaurant in Macau while filming an episode of a South Korean food show called Pyunstorang. The actor was blown away by the taste — and the fact that the chef had to stir it 400 times to whip it into shape. He likened the coffee’s color to a Korean honeycomb toffee treat called dalgona, coining the name. In March, TikTok creator @imhannahcho posted a tutorial on how to make the drink, racking up millions of views and helping set off an international obsession that is still going strong. Here’s how to make your own.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 1 dalgona coffee drink |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 cup cold milk (or an alternative milk, such as oat milk or almond milk)
Instructions
- Combine the sugar and instant coffee in a medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons boiling water and beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale brown and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour the milk into an ice-filled glass and spoon the whipped coffee mixture over the top just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 1 servings |
| Calories | 266 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 37 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 24 mg |
| Sodium | 107 mg |
Reviews
I’m addicted! This is so refreshing on a hot day. It’s also like a tasty afternoon treat. Ahhhhh! <3 I bought a milk frother and keep it at work to whip it up quickly. I introduced some of my coworkers to it and they love it as well. Thank you for sharing!
Delicious!