How to make whipped coffee with powdered instant coffee?

How do you make whipped coffee with instant coffee?

Whipped or dalgona coffee is made by whipping instant coffee, sugar and boiling water together. One tested recipe makes one serving this way.

• 1 tablespoon instant coffee
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon very hot water, almost boiling
• 6 ounces milk

1. Combine the coffee, sugar and water in a medium bowl.
2. Whisk on high with an electric mixer until thick and creamy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Heat the milk if you want a hot drink, or use cold milk.
4. Spoon the whipped coffee over the milk and serve.

Why equal parts?

The recipe uses equal parts of coffee, sugar and hot water. Adjust the amount of whipped coffee on top to your taste.

What if the foam will not hold?

• Keep whipping; the foam can take longer than you expect.
• Use a small bowl or a small blender for small batches.

Can you use ground coffee?

The recipe calls for instant coffee, and the page also mentions instant espresso. Decaf instant works too.

Can you make it ahead?

The recipe says leftovers can be frozen or refrigerated, and that you can freeze dollops of foam on parchment paper to add to milk later.

How much caffeine does it have?

Caffeine Informer reports 105 mg in an 8 fl oz cup, along with 48 calories and 12 g of sugar, based on a test with one brand of instant coffee. The amount varies with how much and which brand of instant coffee you use, and decaf would have far less.

Is it a sweet drink?

Yes, it contains as much sugar as coffee by volume, so check the numbers above if you track sugar.