Drinks

Dalgona Coffee with Cold Coconut Milk Recipe

ByHarper Ellington December 21, 2025December 21, 2025

Introduction

Dalgona Coffee is a trendy, whipped coffee drink that blends a sweet, frothy coffee foam with cold or hot milk. It’s easy to make and offers a delightful mix between a dessert and a beverage, perfect for coffee lovers looking for something fun and flavorful.

Two glasses filled with a whipped coffee drink sit on white round plates. Each glass has two main layers: the bottom layer is smooth white milk, and the top layer is thick, light brown whipped coffee foam with a soft, swirled texture. Around the glasses are scattered dark brown coffee beans on a white marbled surface. In the background, there is a clear glass bottle filled with milk, a small white bowl with dark brown coffee powder, and a smaller white bowl with white sugar. The overall setting is clean and bright with a white marbled texture underneath. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 tsp instant coffee grounds (for example Nescafé)
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp boiling water
Milk of your choice (cold or hot), such as coconut milk

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the instant coffee, sugar, and boiling water.
Step 2: Whip the mixture vigorously using a hand whisk or an electric mixer until it forms a creamy, foamy, almost meringue-like consistency. This usually takes a few minutes.
Step 3: Fill a glass with your preferred milk, either cold or hot, leaving some space at the top for the foam.
Step 4: Spoon the whipped coffee foam on top of the milk.
Step 5: Stir gently before drinking or enjoy the layers as they are.

Tips & Variations

Use cold coconut milk for a creamy, dairy-free option that complements the coffee foam beautifully.
If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the sugar to 1 tsp or adjust to taste.
Try using different flavored milks like almond or oat milk to vary the flavor profile.
For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee to 3 tsp, keeping the sugar and water proportionate.

Storage

Dalgona coffee is best enjoyed immediately after preparation for the lightest, airiest foam. If storing, keep the whipped coffee foam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, but it may lose its fluffy texture. Milk should be stored separately and combined just before serving.

How to Serve

Two clear round glasses filled with a two-layer drink sit on white speckled round saucers against a white marbled background. Each glass has a bottom layer of white milk with a smooth texture, topped with a thick, fluffy light brown whipped coffee layer that forms soft peaks, slightly spilling over the sides. Coffee beans are scattered near the glasses. In the background, a small white bowl containing brown coffee powder and another small white bowl with white sugar sit next to a clear glass bottle of milk with a metal clasp. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular brewed coffee instead of instant coffee?

No, the whipped foam in Dalgona coffee relies on the instant coffee’s ability to dissolve and whip up with sugar and water. Brewed coffee will not create the same foamy texture.

Can I make Dalgona coffee vegan?

Yes, simply use plant-based milk like coconut, almond, or oat milk instead of dairy milk for a vegan-friendly version.

Dalgona Coffee with Cold Coconut Milk Recipe

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Author: Harper
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving 1x
Diet: Vegan

Description

Dalgona Coffee is a trendy whipped coffee drink featuring a creamy, frothy coffee foam made by whipping instant coffee, sugar, and boiling water together. This version uses cold creamy coconut milk for a refreshing and indulgent coffee experience that’s both visually appealing and delicious. The whipped coffee foam adds an intense coffee flavor balanced perfectly by the smooth coconut milk, making it an easy-to-make treat suitable for hot or cold servings.

Ingredients

Scale

Whipped Coffee Foam

2 tsp instant coffee grounds (e.g., Nescafé)
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp boiling water

Base

Cold coconut milk (such as Alpro creamy coconut milk), quantity as desired

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add 2 teaspoons of instant coffee grounds, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of boiling water.
Whip the Mixture: Using either a mini KitchenAid mixer or a hand whisk, vigorously whip the mixture until it becomes thick, creamy, and forms a foamy, meringue-like texture. This usually takes several minutes depending on the whisking method.
Prepare the Milk: Pour cold coconut milk into your glass. You can adjust the amount based on your preference.
Assemble the Drink: Dollop the whipped coffee foam generously on top of the coconut milk. The foam is sweet and intense on its own, so mixing it with the milk balances the flavors beautifully.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately. You can enjoy this coffee cold or pour over hot milk if preferred.

Notes

You can use different types of milk according to your preference, including dairy or other plant-based varieties.
If you don’t have a mini mixer, a hand whisk works but requires more effort and time.
The coffee foam can be made ahead and refrigerated briefly but is best enjoyed fresh for maximum fluffiness.
Adjust sweetness by varying the sugar amount to your taste.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Korean Fusion

Keywords: Dalgona Coffee, whipped coffee, coconut milk coffee, no-cook coffee drink, trendy coffee recipes, vegan coffee recipe

Harper Ellington

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