I have made this viral & super trending Korean Dalgona Coffee or Whipped Coffee many times. Few readers had also requested to share the recipe. It was time I shared the recipe which has different proportions than the actual one. In sharing the recipe, I am actually late but better late than never.
Dalgona Coffee is from South Korea and became one of the most trended recipes during this time. When I first saw the method, I was amazed as it the same as making the Indian Beaten Coffee.
Just that in the Indian Beaten Coffee we do not whip the coffee mixture so much. Whereas in Dalgona Coffee, the mixture is whipped or beaten to an extent of getting a foamy, smooth, creamy consistency much like whipped cream. Yes this coffee cream is a bomb full of flavors of coffee and only coffee.
Ingredient Proportions
You see, my recipe ingredient proportions are totally different than the usual dalgona coffee recipe proportions – which are equal measure of coffee, sugar and hot water.
When I made the coffee for the first time I found it too strong, acidic and bitter for my taste. Later I experimented with the proportions of sugar, water and coffee. What worked best for us what toning down the coffee and increasing the sugar.
Following my recipe proportions you will get a perfect whipped coffee which is not too bitter or too strong.
The recipe proportions for instant coffee, water and sugar and 1:2:3 respectively. This 1:2:3 proportion is very easy to follow and remember. Listed below are the proportions (with tablespoon measures).
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons hot boiling water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Tips to make Dalgona Coffee
- Coffee Foam: To get that foamy and creamy consistency, do not reduce the sugar in the recipe. You can add more if you want. It is actually the sugar that helps in getting that creaminess.
- Hot water: Do add hot water when whipping the coffee. The water has to be very hot. If the water is not hot, then you won’t get that creamy consistency. Add the amount of water as mentioned in the recipe. Do not add more.
- Sugar: Use any granulated sugar. It can be white sugar or unrefined cane sugar. But do not use powdered sugars or sweeteners like maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar or dates syrup. Only granulated sugar works.
- Coffee: Use only Instant Coffee and not other types of coffee.
- Whipping the Coffee: When beating the coffee mixture, use two kinds of beating. First beat clockwise and then use vertical zig-zag motions. Alternate between the two.
- Vegan options: Add almond milk instead. I have made dalgona coffee with almond milk and it was good You can even try with cashew milk, soy milk (GMO Free) and oats milk.
- Hot or Cold Coffee: You can make either hot coffee or cold coffee. I have mentioned the cold coffee version here. For a hot coffee, just add hot milk instead of chilled milk.
Making Korean Dalgona Coffee is super easy. All you need is a bowl and a wired whisk. You can even use a hand mixer which we use while making cake batter or whipping cream. A mixer-grinder or a small blender will also do.
When mixing with the whisk, you have to beat continuously for 10 to 12 minutes and yes that is a good arm exercise. So let’s begin.
How to make Dalgona Coffee
Beating method with a whisk
1. In a small to medium sized mixing bowl, take 1 tablespoon instant coffee and 3 tablespoons sugar.
2. Pour 2 tablespoons of hot boiling water.
3. Mix and then begin to beat the coffee.
4. Use two ways of beating the coffee. First beat clockwise and then use vertical zig-zag motions. Alternate between the two. If the bowl is small, then slightly tilt the bowl and beat.
5. The coffee consistency after a total of 5 minutes.
6. After continuing to beat for further 3 minutes, this is the coffee consistency.
7. The final consistency after further 5 minutes which is like whipped cream. You will see that the color has also lightened. So get this foamy whipped consistency, beat for a total of 10 to 12 minutes.
Whipping in a Mixer or Blender
8. For a quicker option, add the coffee, hot water and sugar in a small mixer-grinder or a small blender jar. Blend till you get a creamy consistency.
Making Dalgona Coffee
9. Take 2 to 3 ice cubes (optional) in two mugs or glasses. Divide 1.5 milk between both the glasses. Ice cubes can be skipped if you use chilled cold milk.
10. Spoon the creamy whipped coffee on top.
11. Sprinkle some cocoa powder on top. Serve. Stir and then sip. Enjoy !
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Whipped Coffee | Korean Dalgona Coffee
Ingredients
For whipping
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons hot boiling water.
Other Ingredients
- 1.5 cups milk (at room temperature or chilled)
- ice cubes - as required, optional
For topping
- ¼ teaspoon cocoa powder - optional
Instructions
Whipping Coffee Mixture
- Take coffee, sugar and hot boiling water in a mixing bowl.
- Using a small whisk begin to whip & beat till the mixture is creamy and thick.
- Use two ways of beating the coffee. First beat clockwise and then use vertical zig-zag motions. Alternate between the two. If the bowl is small, then slightly tilt the bowl and beat.
- To whip, can also use a small blender or mixer-grinder or a hand-held mixer (which is used for whipping cream or making cake batter).
Making Dalgona Coffee
- Add 2 to 3 ice cubes in a mug or glass.
- Divide 1.5 milk between both the glasses.
- Now divide the whipped coffee equally in the two glasses.
- Sprinkle some cocoa powder on the coffee (optional). Serve.
For the chocolate cake recipe you have posted previously https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/chocolate-cake-recipe-in-pressure-cooker/ can i replace cocoa powder(1/4 cup) with chocolate chips(sweetened) for the baking part.If yes how many cups chocolate chips?
I dont have cocoa powder on my end as of now.
Yes you can do that. When cooking, the chocolate chips will melt. But here you have to take care of not overcooking the chocolate chips. So what you can do is first heat water, butter and oil together till the water comes to a boil. Stir when the water is getting heating so that the butter and oil are mixed with it. Once the water comes to a boil then switch off the flame and add the chocolate chips. They will begin to melt. Stir and mix till all the chocolate chips are melted. Then add this mixture to the flour. I hope this helps.
Any suggestions for people who don’t drink coffee? Have you tried making it with cocoa powder? I’ve been wanting to try it, but my cocoa attempt failed miserably.
I have not tried making dalgona coffee with cocoa powder. I have always made it with instant coffee. I don’t think with hot water the cocoa powder will become foamy or creamy. You can check on google if anyone has made the coffee with cocoa powder and you will get some ideas.
Loved the recipe!
Thanks Sreeja.