Seoul Cloud Dalgona Whipped Coffee
A luxurious Korean-inspired whipped coffee featuring a silky caramel-colored coffee mousse layered over chilled milk. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this café-style drink delivers a perfect balance of bold coffee bitterness, creamy sweetness, and an irresistibly fluffy texture.
Seoul Cloud Dalgona Whipped Coffee
shopping_basketIngredients
- Instant Coffee Powder4 tbsp
- Granulated Sugar4 tbsp
- Hot Water4 tbsp
- Cold Milk2 cups
- Ice Cubes1 cup, optional
- Vanilla Extract1/2 tsp, optional
- Cocoa Powder1 tsp, optional garnish
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
210
Protein
7g
Fat
7g
Carbs
30g
restaurantInstructions
Prepare the Coffee Mixture
In a medium mixing bowl, combine instant coffee powder, sugar, and hot water. Use equal parts coffee, sugar, and water to create the classic Dalgona texture. Make sure the water is hot enough to dissolve the ingredients completely but not boiling.
Instant coffee works best because its concentrated crystals contain the soluble compounds needed to create the stable whipped foam. Regular brewed coffee will not whip properly.
Whip Until Fluffy
Using a hand whisk, electric mixer, or milk frother, whip the coffee mixture continuously until it becomes thick, glossy, and light caramel-colored. By hand this can take 8 to 12 minutes, while an electric mixer usually takes 2 to 4 minutes. The final texture should resemble a soft coffee mousse that holds its shape.
Prepare the Milk Base
Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes if making an iced version. Pour cold milk evenly between the glasses. For a warmer drink, gently heat the milk until warm but avoid boiling it.
Whole milk creates the creamiest texture, but oat milk and almond milk also pair beautifully with whipped coffee.
Layer the Coffee Foam
Spoon the whipped coffee mixture generously over the milk. Create a thick cloud-like layer on top without immediately mixing it in. The contrast between the dark coffee foam and white milk creates the signature Dalgona appearance.
Finish with Garnish
Dust the top lightly with cocoa powder, cinnamon, or a few coffee granules for an elegant café-style finish. Serve immediately with a spoon or straw.
Mix Before Drinking
Before enjoying, stir the whipped coffee foam into the milk until the flavors combine. Adjust sweetness by adding more milk if the coffee flavor feels too intense.
Letting the foam sit on top for a few minutes before mixing creates a layered tasting experience where you first enjoy the rich coffee mousse followed by the creamy milk.
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