Korean Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Instant Coffee Foam Milk)
Dalgona coffee is made by whipping equal parts instant coffee, sugar, and hot water with a hand mixer for three to five minutes until stiff, caramel-colored peaks form, then spooning the foam over iced milk. The whipped layer carries a concentrated, bittersweet coffee flavor that gradually blends into the cold, neutral milk below as you stir. A light dusting of cocoa powder on top introduces a faint chocolate dimension, and increasing the sugar slightly helps the whipped cream hold its structure longer.
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Instructions
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Add instant coffee, sugar, and hot water to a mixing bowl.
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Whip for 3-5 minutes until thick and fluffy peaks form.
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Divide ice into glasses and pour in the milk.
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Spoon the whipped coffee on top to create layers.
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Dust lightly with cocoa powder and serve.
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