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Vegan Dalgona Coffee

Published: Aug 30, 2024 by Janelle Hama *This post may contain affiliate links. Disclosure

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A vegan dalgona coffee is a whipped foam coffee made with 3 ingredients, and it can be enjoyed either hot or cold in just 3 easy steps.

Dalgona Coffee in a glass cup
A deliciously cold foam vegan dalgona coffee is strong and satisfying

What is Dalgona Coffee?

Dalgona coffee took the internet by storm overnight, although foam coffee has been a beloved drink in various countries for decades. You might even find that your granny has a fondness for it.

The two delicious layers of Dalgona coffee consist of a velvety and slightly bitter foam on the top which is light and airy, while the bottom layer is made up of milk, which can be served either hot or cold.

Personally, I find this beverage particularly delightful during the warmer months, it's a refreshing treat with a caffeine hit.

For the times when I want something caffeine free I like to enjoy homemade strawberry milk or homemade blueberry milk.

a glass mug of foam coffee with a spoon in it

About The Ingredients

ingredients laid out on white bench

The complete list of ingredients with measurements, can be found in the full recipe card below.

This delightful drink only requires three ingredients: instant coffee, boiling water, and granulated sugar. I prefer using Moccona classic instant coffee, and I've found that using any type granulated sugar, whether it's raw, white, brown, or coconut, helps create a wonderfully thick foam. 

To complete the drink, pour your preferred cold milk, such as unsweetened almond milk or homemade hemp milk, into a mug and top it with the velvety foam.

Variations

There are numerous ways to customize your Dalgona coffee experience. Serve it cold or warm, or froth it up for a delightful treat.

For an indulgent iced coffee variation, consider adding a scoop of vanilla nice cream to the cold milk, along with a scoop of ice.

Additionally, you can enhance the flavor by sprinkling your favorite spices, such as nutmeg or cinnamon, or transform it into a mocha by adding cocoa powder and stirring it through the milk.

If you're feeling particularly adventurous, consider adding syrups like caramel or vanilla, or indulge in some lavender syrup.

The Steps

sugar, instant coffee and water in a glass bowl
1. Add all the ingredients but the milk to a bowl
a glass bowl of semi foamed coffee with a whisk
Use a whisk
coffee foam in a glass bowl
Freshly whipped and can hold peaks
a whisk with foamed coffee
If it can hold peaks it is ready

Janelle's Tips 

I like using an immersion blender with the whisk attachment to create the coffee stiff peaks, this can be done by hand mixer or by hand but will require a little more effort.

You can make the foam in advance and store it in the fridge for up to a day. However, I've noticed that on the second day, it does start to water down. Nevertheless, it's still good enough to use.

If you enjoy preparing flavored drinks, you might want to give a delightful taro milk tea a try. Alternatively, if you're a fan of Nespresso machines, be sure to check out this list of Nespresso recipes for some brewing inspiration.

Close up of the foam coffee
Admire those stiff peaks - so creamy!

FAQ

What does Dalgona coffee taste like?

Dalgona coffee offers a unique combination of bitterness and creaminess, akin to a mousse, it’s a bold flavor. However, you can offset the bitterness by stirring it into your preferred milk and adding a sweetener to suit your taste. Ultimately, it's a rich, velvety smooth drink that's truly delightful.

a close up of iced instant coffee
After I've giving it a good stir

Did you make this? I'd love to know! Leave me a comment below with a ★★★★★ star rating or tag @plantbasedfolk on social media.

Recipe

Dalgona Vegan Whipped Coffee in a cup

Vegan Dalgona Coffee

A vegan dalgona coffee is a whipped foam coffee made with 3 ingredients, and it can be enjoyed either hot or cold in just 3 easy steps.
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: korean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 person
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Instant coffee
  • ½ tablespoon Granulated sugar I like using turbinado sugar (raw sugar AUS)
  • 1½ tablespoon Boiling Water
  • 1 cup Milk use your preferred milk
Metric - US Customary
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Instructions

  • In a bowl, add the instant coffee, granulated sugar and boiling water. Using a hand held beater (or whisk) whip up the ingredients until peaks form.
  • Pour your preferred milk into a cup and top with foam. Stir and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 499mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 1mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.


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  1. dave

    March 11, 2022 at 7:37 am

    5 stars
    thanks for the easy instructions on making dalgona - now my foam coffee never fails

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