Learn how to make the BEST fluffy whipped coffee at home in just under 10 minutes! Instructions for storing and freezing large batches are included too!
Whipped coffee is all the rage this month and while this method of making coffee has been used for years in the Middle East and Asia, it’s suddenly popular in the states, so I’d thought it’s time I pitch in.
Instant coffee (aka Nescafe) is a popular staple around the world due to how convenient and versatile it is. It’s great when needed to make coffee in a hurry with no coffee maker needed.
Today I will teach you how to make the best fluffiest whipped coffee out there. This method is super easy to make and can be done by hand with a whisk, using an electric hand mixer or using a stand mixer.
This deliciously creamy bold mixture makes the best cappuccino in minutes and can be stored in the fridge or freezer too.
What You Will Need To Make Whipped Coffee
To get started you will need instant coffee, sugar, hot water (close to boiling), and about 7-10 minutes of time. Depending on what type of whisk you are using it will take more or less time.
How to Make Whipped Coffee
To begin, add your Instant coffee, sugar, and water to a mixing bowl and whisk using a hand whisk, electric hand mixer, or a stand mixer.
Whip the mixture for 5-7 minutes or until the mixture is stiff (think whipped cream) and has reached a pale caramel color. Be patient with this step because at first, it may seem like it will never come together but it will magically pull through.
After the coffee has reached the perfect consistency, scoop 1-2 tablespoons into an 8oz glass of cold (or iced) milk or warm milk.
The coffee mixture will be strong but remember it will be diluted with the milk. Use less milk for a strong flavor and more milk for a light flavor. Feel free to add sugar as needed.
How to Store and Freeze Dalgona Whipped Coffee
We like to make a big batch of this delicious whipped coffee and use it throughout the week for a quick morning coffee.
To store: Place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month. The mixture should not solidify and will remain creamy and scoopable.
How to Make Keto Dalgona Whipped Coffee
Making this delicious keto-friendly version whipped coffee is super easy and makes a delicious treat too!
To make keto whipped coffee, simply replace the sugar with a 1:1 ratio of your favorite granulated or powdered keto sweetener. Erythritol, allulose, or swerve work best.
Stevia will not work as well because the whipped coffee needs the sugar in order to form a pale fluffy texture.
Tips and tricks to Make the Best Fluffy Whipped Coffee
Use Almost boiling water, you don’t want the water to be boiling or not hot enough. I suggest boiling the water then allowing it to cool for about 3-5 minutes before using it.
Use an electric hand or stand mixer. Getting the fluffy to full whipped cream will take a good 5-10 minutes so using an electric mixer you will help save time and energy.
Can I use Milk Alternatives?
Yes, Any type of milk (or even water), whole milk, almond milk, or any milk alternative will work perfectly!
Whipped Coffee Variations:
To Make Chocolate Whipped Coffee: Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to the mix when you start whisking.
To Make Vanilla Whipped Latte: Add 1 tablespoon good quality vanilla extract to the mix before whipping.
Dalgona Whipped Coffee (Iced or Hot!)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Instant coffee Nescafe, INSTANT expresso or any instant coffee will work*
- 1/4 cup sugar can sub keto sweeteners*
- 1/4 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Add the instant coffee, sugar, and water to a boil and whisk using a hand whisk or electric mixer for 5-7 minutes or until it is stiff and pale in color.
- Add 8oz cold or hot milk to a cup and top with 1-3 tablespoons of the coffee mixture and stir to combine.
- The mixture will be super strong but remember it will be diluted with the milk. For a stronger coffee, use less milk and more whipped coffee and more milk for a lighter coffee. Feel free to adjust the sugar to taste!
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Oh my word! This is more delicious than I imagined! Two seconds after I whipped it into a creamy cloud, my husband tucked in with a spoon. 😀
Can I use it as icing on cupcakes
My daughter followed the steps exactly. She boiled 1/4 cup of water, and mixed it with 1/4 cup of erythritol and Nescafe instant coffee, and added in 1 tbsp of baking cocoa before whisking. Hand whisking apparently does not work, as she did this for 8 minutes but nothing happened beyond some bubbles on top of the mixture. No color change, remained a dark brown liquid. Disappointed. 🙁
She tried again (without the cocoa powder at first) using an electric mixer and it whipped up very quickly! But when we tasted it, it was way too strong for us so she added an extra 1/8 cup of erythritol to sweeten the coffee but doing so made it extremely gritty. My daughter added 1/4 cup of water thinking it would dilute some of the grittiness, but the mixture lost the fluffy whipped consistency. Then she added 1 tbsp of baking cocoa hoping it would thicken the coffee again but it just made things worse and we ended up with a bubbly, acidic liquid.
Maybe we should use powdered erythritol next time to avoid the gritty texture? We won’t be using cocoa powder again.
You definitely have to whip it in a large bowl. I forgot and started with my immersion blender stand – then remembered and poured into a medium bowl, still a little thin, then grabbed a big bowl and it took off. Ha – made way to many dishes for myself but the big mixing bowl is key! Good exercise with a large balloon whisk. Delicious!!
Do you stir it up before drinking it?
Yes, If not then you’ll taste it as a strong substance
This is amazing! Delicious. I think it is only as good as the coffee that you start with. Thank you so much for the recipe and the gorgeous tutorial.
Thank you for stopping by!
Was a bit too strong for me. Maybe because I used monk fruit and low carb milk? Will it still whip if I use half the coffee?
Dalgona is actually strong. I would just add the whipped mixture into the milk by the teaspoonfuls until you get the perfect flavor.
This was PERFECT!! My daughter had been asking me to make whipped coffee for the last week or so and I finally gave in. Found your recipe, added a tbsp of vanilla extract and I don’t think i was ready for how delicious this was going to be. I’m glad we still have some left over so I can make another glass and have my husband try it when he gets off work. Thank you!!
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Thank you!
I use brown sugar instead of plain sugar, everyone loves it!
I was going to try brown sugar next time. Wasn’t sure it would work. Thank you!!
I found that using 50% more water at room temperature causes it to whip up in seconds, even with a hand-whisk.
I just made it!! Yum! I used Maxwell House instant coffee. I put vanilla in the mix. I used cold milk and some cold International Delight French Vanilla Creamer. Out the coffee mixture in top then stirred it up. Downed the first glass and made a second. Thanks for the recipe!!!
It worked! Delicious! I used a Hazelnut Instant coffee and raw sugar. OMG SO YUMMY. I think I’ll make another cup!
I have a question. Could this work by making large batches? I’m a busy drive thru so not sure this could work?
Yes! I’ve included the instructions on how to make a large batch and store it 🙂
If we don’t use sugar at all, will it still foam?
It will foam but the foam will deflate quickly and won’t become pale in color.
Yes but the coffee will taste bitter
Can you use ground espresso? Is that the same as espresso powder??
No, it’s not.
No, you would need instant expresso powder!
All i can say DELICIOUS! I used 1/2 cup sanka instant coffee 1/2 cup sugar & 1/2 cup of hot water used an electric mixer for about 10 minutes came out perfect
can you use a milk frother and get the same result? Ive been using a hand electric mixer. It doesnt get SUPER fluffy but its almost like a caramel macchiato to me which is perfect! Just curious about the frother 🙂 Thank you for the batch recipe!
I just did this and it works great!
I haven’t tried it with a frother but that should totally work!
tried for more than 8 min (20 min) to be exact and it is not whipping like above. could this be the coffee brand? (Maxwell)
I’m not sure why it isn’t working for you. Are you using Maxwell instant coffee? A hand mixer or electric?
Delicious, followed the recipe and it was delicious. Handed it to my husband and didn’t tell him to stir, he said oh honey that’s a bit strong, lol. Then I told him to stir it up. He really liked it.
Tried it with decade cappuccino mix , raw sugar and hot water. Electric beater for 10 mins. And didn’t work. Do u have to use just normal places n coffee instant powder ?
I’m not sure if it works with the cappuccino mix. Have you tried it with instant coffee or espresso powder?
I tried it with 1/2 sugar 1/2 erithrytol and added a tsp of cocoa prior to mixing. Turned out great!
Do you mean you used 1/2 cup of instant coffee 1/2 cup water? Thanks
It says you can have it hot or cold. How would you have it hot? I was also thinking of adding caramel but not sure when to add it
You’d just add it to hot milk
Simply use hot milk or water and scoop the mixture on it. You can drizzle it with caramel or your favorite syrup! 🙂
If using hot milk the coffee mixture won’t it dissolve when u scoop it on top
It Dosen’t work because been stirring it With a hand mixer for at least 8 minutes and it got nowhere in thickening.
I make it everyday and it definitely works! You’re using instant coffee right ? Mine literally gets thicker than whipped cream in about 5 to 7 mins with the electric mixer .
I’ve been making this for the past few days and it’s delicious! But today I made it with one tbsp of cocoa and it didn’t work. 🙁 I whipped it with the hand mixer for probably 3 times longer than normal and it just would not thicken at all.
I saw a video that added cocoa powder after the coffee was already whisked to the cream. Did you add it after or at the same time as the other ingredients? I want to try the cocoa also.
I added the cocoa powder when I threw all the rest of the ingredients in the bowl. I also added a little vanilla. We all loved it!
I just made this and it was absolutely Perfect! I was going “Quarantine Coffee Crazy!” I substituted a Zero Calorie Sweetener for Sugar and added a scraping of Vanilla Bean. I used my Cuisinart Hand Held Blender with Whisk Attachment and It whipped up in less than 3 minutes. I’ve become My Own Personal 👑☕️”Barista Queen!!”☕️ 👑
I can’t wait to try this with Powdered Matcha!! Thank You! Looking forward to making more of your Delicious Recipes!!
Yum! Vanilla sounds like a delicious addition. Enjoy 🙂
Made it and it was AMAZING!!! Served over milk and ice with a splash of Baileys. Seems like it should be sinfully bad for you, but really not much too it. Such a treat!
We make this with espresso powder. So much better.
Instant or regular, like Bustello?
I made this in my kitchen aid mixer on high and within 3 min it was whipped up perfectly!! Thanks!!
Instant!
Can Splenda be used as a sugar substitute?
I haven’t tested it with Splenda but it should work with a 1:1 ratio. Please do let us know how it goes!
great idea – can’t wait to try it
your instructions are clear so thanks for that
. . . I just wish you were not pushing Nestle
– being as they are an all-around BAD company = morally, ethically, financially, environmentally . . . .
Thanks for the feedback! We have no affiliation with Nestle but it is the most convenient brand to find. Regardless, this recipe will work with any type of instant coffee or espresso powder! 🙂
Get a life
no need to be rude 🙁
Good to point that out for those who are not aware. I also choose not to buy Maxwell House as it is part of the Kraft “family” of corporations ( owned by Philip Morris tobacco corp.); don’t want to give money to big tobacco. This also includes Post, Nabisco, and Planters.
Wow this looks great I love coffee and I can’t wait to try it.
It’s so good!! Enjoy 😀
Can you store it
Yes, the instructions are included in the post 🙂