What is Dalgona Coffee?
The South Korean caramel spongy candy known as dalgona, which is similar to the creamy dollop that tops iced coffee, served as the inspiration for dalgona coffee. Dalgona coffee, also known as whipped coffee or Korean dalgona coffee, is a fluffy, foamy iced coffee beverage brewed with milk, water, instant coffee, and sugar.
This coffee was the matter of a viral internet challenge in 2020 during Covid-19. However, the popularity of this coffee can be attributed to its ease of preparation and distinctive presentation, making it an Instagram-worthy beverage. Further, the ingredients needed to make Dalgona coffee are simple and readily available in most households.
How to Make Dalgona Coffee With A Blender?
Making dalgona coffee with a blender is very easy. However, using an electric blender is an excellent choice if you want the smoothest, fluffiest texture of the coffee.
Dalgona coffee, or whip coffee, is a frothy coffee that can be made in 5 minutes using only 3 ingredients. Instant coffee powder is beaten along with sugar and water to make coffee foam. Cold milk is then topped with this bittersweet frothy mixture.
Ingredients
- White granulated sugar – 3 tablespoons
- Warm or boiling water – 3 tablespoons
- Instant coffee – 3 tablespoon
- Whole Milk – 1.5 cup
- Pure vanilla extract- ½ teaspoon
- Ice cubes
Method
- Add the instant coffee, granulated sugar and warm water to a large bowl.
- Mix the ingredients using a blender for approximately 5 minutes or until the mixture is fluffy and has lightened in color.
- Split the milk into two glasses and add some ice cubes.
- Split the whipped coffee over the top of each glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- It is possible to make Dalgona without sugar, but the coffee will not stay frothy for a longer time. Instead, you can use any granulated sweetener.
- You cannot make Dalgona Coffee with already brewed coffee. It just won’t whip precisely. You can regardless use instant decaf coffee or instant espresso.
- If you want the coffee to have a foamy and creamy texture, do not reduce the sugar content. You can add more if you'd like. Sugar is essential for the richness of coffee.
- Ensure to use warm or boiling water, as cold water won’t give you the expected foamy texture.
- You can also use almond milk or soy milk to make Dalgona Coffee if you want vegan coffee.
- Sugars of all kinds, including raw sugar and brown sugar, can be used.
- You can beat the coffee with a hand mixer or a frother, a stand mixer, or an immersion blender. You can also beat by hand, but it does take a lot longer.
- You can also store the extra whip in the fridge for the next day. It will hold much of its shape and texture for 24 hours.
- Choose Your Preferences
- You can use dairy as well as non-dairy milk of your choice. Types of milk available are—whole, nut, coconut milk, oat, and hemp—work.
- Try experimenting by drizzling Vanilla crust, caramel sauce, or ground cinnamon over the coffee to enhance the taste.
- You are free to choose any granulated sweetener. The sweetener should be chosen in granular form rather than powdered. But remember that various sweeteners have varying degrees of sweetness, so you might need to modify the amount of sugar to your liking.
- For those who want a no-sugar dalgona coffee, there is cane sugar, keto sweeteners, and paleo sugar.
By the above-mentioned recipe, you can brew rich, velvety, and incredibly creamy Dalgona coffee at home. However, dalgona coffee is a fun and delicious way to enjoy coffee, and its popularity continues to grow as more and more people are experimenting with new tastes and variations.