Whipped coffee, also known as Dalgona coffee, is a café-style drink you can make at home with just three pantry ingredients and no special equipment. Whip equal parts instant coffee, sugar, and hot water (2 tablespoons each) until you have thick, cloud-like foam with stiff peaks, then spoon it over a glass of milk. You get a creamy, frothy coffee that looks impressive and tastes good.
The recipe works because instant coffee dissolves completely into the water, and the sugar stabilizes the foam so it holds its shape. Ground coffee won't work; you need instant coffee. A bold instant coffee like NESCAFÉ Clásico or NESCAFÉ Taster's Choice gives the strongest flavor and the best whip.
A common way to serve whipped coffee is iced, spooning the foam over cold milk and ice, then stirring when you're ready to drink. You can also make it hot by spooning the whipped coffee over steamed or warm milk. Either way, it takes about five minutes from start to finish.
You can swap in oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version. Add a splash of vanilla syrup, a dusting of cocoa powder, or a drizzle of caramel for extra flavor. You can also use decaf instant coffee if you want the experience without the caffeine.
