Whipped coffee is a gorgeous drink that satisfies tastebuds, provides a boost of caffeine, and of course, offers the ability to post cute pictures on your Instagram. The Dalgona Coffee trend swept through the US this past year. The simple recipe offers room for modifications and fills coffee cravings with a sweet, foamy topping.
There are many instant coffees available that would be great for Dalgona. Here are the 3 best instant coffees for making Dalgona Coffee to check out.
Top 3 Instant Coffees for Dalgona Coffee
- Clasico Dark Roast Instant Coffee. This is the perfect instant coffee to start with for a few reasons – availability, affordability, and taste. This Nestle brand coffee is found in most stores and costs about $5.00 per container. Offering tastes of black tea and low acidity, this coffee is an excellent option for those seeking to stay within a specific budget.
- Starbucks Instant Coffee (VIA). Of course, Starbucks needs to be mentioned. They offer many different roasts and blends for instant coffee that fit every taste. You can create a cup of Starbucks coffee at home for much less money. Try out the Blonde Roast for a lighter flavor and color.
- Equator Instant Coffee. This yummy instant coffee provides flavors of Jasmine, orange, and black tea. If you’re feeling a little fancy, grab a box of this coffee and try it out next time you make Dalgona coffee for some unexpected flavors that blend well together.
After choosing your instant coffee, it’s time to get to work and create your own homemade Dalgona Coffee! The original Dalgona Coffee recipe only requires three ingredients and is very straightforward.
Take a peek below for a step-by-step.
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients:
2 servings
- 2 tbs instant coffee of choice
- 2 tbs granulated sugar
- 2 tbs boiling water
- 1 cup of milk
Directions
Step 1. Grab a bowl and add the instant coffee, sugar, and boiling water. An electric hand mixer works well to whip this mixture. You can also use a whisk and mix by hand; however, it will take much longer.
Step 2. Continue mixing the ingredients for about two minutes until you get a thick, foamy texture. As you’re mixing, make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl so that no yummy bits get left behind.
Step 3. This is the most critical step, taste the Dalgona mixture and make sure the sweetness is what you like. Make sure to keep in mind that the mixture will be combined with milk so it will taste strong. You can always add more sugar if you like. Start by adding in an extra ½ tbs. Add more as needed.
Step 4. Grab a glass (or mason jar) and pour in your milk of choice. You can use anything from regular milk to non-dairy alternatives. Add ice cubes to your milk.
Step 5. Add a dollop of the whipped coffee mixture on top. Grab your favorite reusable straw and mix, mix, mix!
Step 6. Enjoy your delightful coffee drink!
Tip: This drink works as both a hot and cold drink. If you’re creating a hot drink, remove your ice cubes and heat your milk before adding the whipped Dalgona mixture on top!
