Dalgona Iced Coffee
Dalgona iced coffee is a creamy whipped coffee drink served over cold milk and ice cubes in just 5 minutes.
Dalgona iced coffee is one of my favorite summer coffee drinks when I want something cold, creamy, and easy to make at home.
This Korean whipped coffee recipe is made with instant coffee, sugar, and milk for a fluffy iced latte perfect on warm days.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Creamy and fluffy coffee foam
- Ready in just 5 minutes
- Better than coffee shop drinks
Ingredients You Need
- Instant coffee: Use instant coffee or instant espresso powder.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar gives the foam the best texture.
- Hot water: Helps dissolve the coffee and whip the mixture quickly.
- Milk: Whole milk or plant-based milk like oat milk or almond milk both work well.
- Ice cubes: Essential for the iced version.
Tips Before You Start
- Use instant coffee only: Ground coffee will not whip correctly.
- Whip until fluffy: The coffee mixture should become pale and thick.
- Use very cold milk: It makes the drink extra refreshing.
- Serve immediately: The foam texture is best freshly whipped.
- Oat milk tastes delicious: It pairs perfectly with whipped coffee.
How To Make Dalgona Iced Coffee
This dalgona iced coffee is the cold and refreshing version of the classic Korean whipped Dalgona coffee recipe.
Place the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water in a mixing bowl.
Mix briefly until the coffee and sugar are dissolved.
Whip the mixture with an electric mixer or milk frother until thick, fluffy, and creamy.
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour in the cold milk.
Top with the whipped coffee foam and serve immediately.
Recipe Variations
- Mocha Dalgona Coffee: Add cocoa powder for a chocolate coffee flavor.
- Vanilla Dalgona Coffee: Add a splash of vanilla extract.
- Caramel Dalgona Coffee: Add caramel sauce into the glass before serving.
- Cinnamon Dalgona Coffee: Add a pinch of cinnamon or chai spice.
- Dairy-Free Dalgona Coffee: Use oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk.
Recipe Questions
Can I make dalgona iced coffee without a mixer?
Yes, you can use a milk frother or shake the mixture in a sealed jar until fluffy.
Can I make whipped coffee without sugar?
Yes, but the foam will be less stable and will fall more quickly.
What milk works best for dalgona iced coffee?
Whole milk and oat milk give the creamiest texture.
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Dalgona Iced Coffee
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 glass
Description
This dalgona iced coffee is a creamy whipped coffee drink made with instant coffee, sugar, milk, and ice cubes. This easy Korean iced coffee recipe is fluffy, refreshing, and ready in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp instant coffee or instant espresso powder.
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp hot water
- 240 ml (1 cup) milk or plant-based milk
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water in a small mixing bowl.
- Mix briefly with a spoon until the coffee and sugar start to dissolve.
- Whip the mixture with an electric mixer or milk frother for 1 to 2 minutes until thick, fluffy, and creamy.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour in the cold milk.
- Spoon the whipped coffee foam over the milk.
- Serve immediately with a straw or spoon.
Notes
Storage: The whipped coffee foam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips:
- Use instant coffee only.
- Whip until pale and fluffy.
- Serve with very cold milk.
- Oat milk works very well in this recipe.
- Add vanilla or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
