Vegan Dalgona Coffee

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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, otherwise one of my go-to coffees is Arabic coffee.

For the times when I want something caffeine free I like to enjoy homemade strawberry milk, homemade blueberry milk or this pink drink recipe.

a glass mug of foam coffee with a spoon in it

About The Ingredients

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 — 1. Add all the ingredients but the milk to a bowl

coffee foam in a glass bowl — Freshly whipped and can hold peaks

a whisk with foamed coffee — Freshly whipped and can hold peaks

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

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Recipe

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.

Prep: 5

Total: 5

Servings: person

Author: Janelle Hama

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: korean

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

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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

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.