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Dalgona Coffee for One

January 31, 2023 by Lauren 1 Comment

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Try this Dalgona Coffee Recipe for One! Dalgona coffee (also known as whipped coffee) is a recent viral coffee trend on TikTok in 2023 and in previous years that uses instant coffee, sugar, hot water, and milk to create a frothy, cold coffee drink. Have you tried Dalgona coffee yet?

Dalgona coffee is also called whipped coffee. The name "dalgona" comes from a Korean street snack. The way Korean dalgona candy is made looks slightly similar to whipped coffee. Therefore, whipped coffee is also referred to as dalgona coffee.

People have been making Dalgona coffee (a.k.a. whipped coffee) for a while. It become a viral food trend on TikTok in 2023 and in the last couple of years. If you like viral TikTok drinks, try this viral Sleepy Girl Mocktail recipe.

Dalgona coffee (whipped coffee) in a clear glass

What is Dalgona coffee?

Dalgona coffee (whipped coffee) is exactly what is sounds like! The main ingredients are: instant coffee, sugar, hot water, and milk. The instant coffee interacts with the hot water and the mixing process. It creates a frothy and foamy coffee texture similar to whipped cream.

The instant coffee, sugar, and hot water are mixed together until a foamy texture is created. The coffee is added on top of hot or cold milk once the coffee mixture reaches the right consistency.

dalgona coffee ingredients

What are the ingredients in Dalgona coffee?

The ingredients for the Dalgona coffee recipe for one are simple.

  • Instant coffee. I specifically bought instant coffee to make this recipe since I never use it otherwise. I purchased this instant coffee from Aldi.
  • Sugar. I prefer to add plain white sugar. You can make dalgona coffee without sugar. However, I've experimented with adding a sugar substitute like Stevia, but I find that it creates a bitter taste.
  • Hot water. The hot water is used to dissolve the instant coffee.
  • Milk of choice. You can serve the frothy dalgona coffee recipe for one over your preferred milk. You can serve it hot or cold.
ingredients to make dalgona coffee
dalgona coffee in bowl

Do you have to use instant coffee to make Dalgona coffee?

Yes, you have to use instant coffee to make dalgona coffee. The instant coffee interacts with the hot water after it is whipped together for several minutes. Regular coffee grounds would never create the frothy texture that instant coffee creates.

How do you pronounce dalgona?

Dalgona is pronounced "Dal-go-nah" in English. It translates to "it's sweet" in the Korean language.

How do you make dalgona coffee for one?

Dalgona coffee only requires three ingredients in addition to hot water. Here are the steps to make the recipe for dalgona coffee for one:

  1. First, add instant coffee, sugar, and hot water to a bowl. Stir the ingredients together. Next, use a hand blender, mix the ingredients for 2-4 minutes until stiff peaks form. A stand mixer or milk frother could work too. You could also hand mix the ingredients, but it will take a lot longer.
  2. Now fill a glass with your milk of choice. If you want a cold drink, you can add a couple of ice cubes first. Spoon the coffee mixture on top of the milk.

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Dalgona coffee (whipped coffee) in a clear glass
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Dalgona Coffee for One

This Dalgona coffee recipe for one is a viral TikTok coffee recipe. Instant coffee, hot water and sugar are mixed until frothy. Serve over milk.
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American, Korean
Keyword coffee, drink
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 1 person

Equipment

  • Glass bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee (must be instant coffee)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1 cup milk of choice

Instructions

  • Add the hot water, instant coffee, and sugar to a bowl.
  • Mix the ingredients for 2-4 minutes until stiff peaks forms. A hand mixer or stand mixer is preferred.
  • Add the dalgona coffee (whipped coffee) to the top of a glass of milk.
  • Stir the milk and the dalgona coffee together if desired.

Notes

  • Instant coffee must be used to make whipped coffee. Regular ground coffee will not work. 
  • You can add the dalgona coffee for one over hot or cold milk. 

What do you recommend serving with dalgona coffee?

I think of chocolate when I think of coffee! Try Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Oatmeal Bars for a tasty pairing.

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  1. Elly

    June 14, 2023 at 5:26 pm

    5 stars
    This is a fantastic summer drink!

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Hi there! I'm Lauren. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, I have started focusing on creating healthy recipes that not only taste great, but are also AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) compliant, anti-inflammatory, and free from processed ingredients.

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