Dairy-free Dalgona coffee is inspired by the South Korean Dalgona candy. This whipped iced vegan coffee has a velvety and sweet foam on top. This Korean coffee is ridiculously easy to make and is also known as the Tik Tok drink. Now, this is a whipped coffee drink that puts pantry staples to good use!
What is Dalgona Coffee
Dalgona Coffee is a coffee trend that people went crazy over on Tiktok and on Instagram during Covid. This delicious looking whipped coffee began to take off thanks to a viral video on TikTok. Yes, it garnered more than 10 million views and has been trending ever since! Wow! For those wondering, this Dalgona coffee is inspired by the South Korean dalgona candy, a toffee sponge that resembles the creamy dollop that tops the iced coffee.
People can get very picky when it comes to how they like their coffee. Strangely, this Korean coffee recipe is gaining immense popularity among the coffee-drinking population across the globe. This coffee whip became world most famous drink during the lockdown! Also, it is very similar to Indian Beaten coffee.
So whether you having an indoor date night or simply want to try a different coffee recipe, give this dairy-free Dalgona coffee a try! And if you still need a reason, make it just to watch the frothy coffee layer slowly blend into the milk! It is a very soothing and calming sight! So, don't feel bad that you are stuck indoors, make this Iced coffee instead! This whipped coffee tastes as good as it looks!
Why make it
- It’s extremely easy to make
- It's fun to make this drink
- It can be made using basic pantry staples
- You can actually make it in just 5 minutes
- It gives regular coffee a new look
- It also is a great way to replicate those fancy coffee shop beverages at home
- It can be served iced and hot
- This drink can be easily customized based on the individual's dietary needs
- I have made vegan Dalgona coffee using Almond milk
- No coffee maker needed
Ingredients needed 🧾
Milk - This is a milk-based drink. You can use any milk here - dairy or non-dairy. I used homemade Almond Milk.
Instant coffee - This beverage is easier with instant coffee.
Sugar - I have used brown sugar. But you can use any granulated sugar like white sugar, raw sugar or coconut sugar.
Ice cubes and water - If you are making a chilled drink, then add ice cubes. Always add hot water when making this coffee.
This is why I fell in love with this drink! Using just a few basic pantry staples, you can whip up this drool-worthy beverage that can be enjoyed by all!
How to make it 🔪
This Korean vegan coffee recipe is extremely easy to make! One suggestion - make the coffee froth right before you add it to the milk!
- Add instant coffee powder to a mixing bowl.
- Followed by sugar.
- Then add hot water. Mix it all together using a spoon.
- Now you need to beat it for a couple of minutes using either a hand whisk or an electric beater.
- Continue to whisk it till you get stiff peaks and it resembles a light velvety texture.
- This could take a couple of minutes. Be patient.
- To serve it chilled,
- Fill serving glass with ice cubes and pour chilled milk. Fill up to ¾ of the glass.
- Using a spoon, take a few generous helpings of the coffee whip and layer it over the milk.
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Serving suggestions 🍽
For extra flavoring, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top. Using your spoon or straw, stir vigorously to swirl it into your milk. Sip and enjoy it! The best thing is that you can also serve this Dalgona coffee hot. For that, heat a glass of milk in the microwave. Then follow the above steps to layer it with the whipped coffee. Serve hot.
Top recipe tips 💭
The ration of coffee: sugar: water is 1:1:1 to make one cup. You can also use a sugar substitute but you may not get a stiff peak with it.
Use a big and wide mixing bowl to allow more air to get in. Tilt at an angle while whisking.
Feel free to use a milk frother, electric whisk, hand whisk or spoon to get that perfect froth texture. The electric whisk/beater will be your best bet if you want to save time and effort.
Depending on what you use, it could take 2-10 mins for the mixture to turn a light brown. For a light finish, stop whisking when it is still slightly runny.
Use dairy or non-dairy milk to make this coffee.
Serve this dairy-free Dalgona coffee in a clear glass to make it more appetizing and exotic.
You need to mix it together before drinking this coffee. The froth will have a slightly bittersweet taste if eaten by itself.
For extra flavoring, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top before serving. You can also add shaved chocolate or sprinkles as toppings.
Get creative by using this whipped coffee as toppings on muffins instead of frosting.
You can also refrigerate the leftover coffee foam for 2-3 days.
Use instant coffee, not espresso or ground coffee beans. If you drink decaf, just use decaf coffee instead.
You can also make it with drip coffee but it needs to be very strong like an espresso.
The results may vary depending on the type of ground coffee powder you have. You may need to whisk it longer when using drip coffee.
If making it for kids or you don't like coffee, simply replace the coffee with your favorite chocolate powder.
You can also swap coffee with Thai Milk Tea powder and make your own Dalgona Milk Tea.
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Recipe 📖
Dairy Free Dalgona coffee
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Instant coffee
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon hot water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup Almond milk
- pinch cinnamon powder optional
- pinch sugar optional
Instructions
- Add instant coffee powder to a mixing bowl.
- Followed by sugar.
- Then add hot water. Mix it all together using a spoon.
- Beat it for a couple of minutes using either a hand whisk or an electric beater.
- Continue to whisk it till you get stiff peaks and it resembles a light velvety texture.
- Fill serving glass with ice cubes and pour chilled milk. Fill up to ¾ of the glass.
- Using a spoon, take a few generous helpings of the coffee whip and layer it over the milk.
- For extra flavoring, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top.
- Using your spoon or straw, stir vigorously to swirl it into your milk.
- Sip and enjoy it!
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Vaishali says
Excellent tasty
Priya says
Thank you so much.
Sandra says
Hey,
It looks delicious but I don't like coffee much, have you à chocolate version? Can we use cocoa instead of instantaned coffee?
Thanks
Priya says
Yes you can! I have mentioned different alternatives in the notes section.
Dannii says
I have been seeing this all over the internet this week. I can't wait to try it.
Priya says
Yes 🙂 It's worth a try!
Laura Tobin says
That is so cool and so easy to make. Trying it right now
Priya says
That's awesome..do share a pic 🙂
Jill says
I just bought the instant coffee to finally try this. Thanks for the dairy free version!
Priya says
Yay! Do give it a try!
Tara says
Yum! I have seen this going around, but haven't tried it myself yet. I love that you made yours with almond milk. Such beautiful photos!
Priya says
Yes, it's gone viral..but its surely worth a try!
Kushigalu says
Trending coffee on Instagram. Great pics. Will try out soon.
Priya says
Thank you so much
Sangeeta Sethi says
What a gorgeous look! .wud definitely give a try now .
Priya says
Thank you Sangeeta! Please do try it..its really yum!
Denay DeGuzman says
This drink looks absolutely stunning! From the images, I can almost smell and taste the deliciousness. I look forward to making this coffee recipe for Sunday Brunch.
Priya says
Thank you so much. Yes, do give it a try..it delicious!
Emily Liao says
This dalgona coffee is so delicious! I did see this on tiktok and haven't tried it til now. Love it!
Cate says
These photos are stunning, and I love that this is dairy free! Saving for later! 🙂
Priya says
Glad you liked it
Biana | TastyGalaxy.com says
This coffee looks amazing, a perfect beverage to make for brunch!
Priya says
Thank you.