Dalgona coffee classic (Korean coffee)
Dalgona coffee is a whipped Korean coffee made with instant granulated coffee, sugar and hot water, served over cold milk. The Thermomix whips the coffee mixture into a thick, caramel-toned foam in no time, achieving a café-style result without hand whisking. A dusting of cocoa powder finishes this trendy drink perfectly.
About this recipe
Dalgona coffee Thermomix TM7 style brings the famous Korean whipped coffee trend straight into your kitchen with minimal effort. This Instagram-worthy drink, named after the Korean honeycomb sweet, needs just four basic ingredients: instant granulated coffee, sugar, hot water and milk. Searching for an easy whipped coffee recipe that doesn't leave your arm aching of whisking? The all-in-one kitchen machine whips instant coffee and sugar into a glossy, golden foam with stiff peaks while you simply pour the milk. The result is a striking two-layered drink: creamy whipped coffee floating on ice-cold milk, finished with a light dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder. Perfect as a morning pick-me-up, an afternoon treat or a fun weekend brunch drink, this beverage looks impressive but takes only minutes when the TM7 does the hard work. Sweetness and strength are easily adjusted to taste, making it a foolproof recipe for beginners.
Preparation tips
- Use instant granulated coffee rather than freeze-dried powder for the best foam structure, as the granules dissolve more evenly and whip into a glossier, more stable layer on the cold milk.
- Serve the whipped coffee over well-chilled milk with ice cubes so the airy foam floats on top and the layers stay visually distinct until you stir everything together with a spoon or straw.
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing the sugar slightly, and dust the unsweetened cocoa powder through a fine sieve just before serving to avoid heavy spots and give a professional café finish.
Recipe variations
- Make it lactose-free or vegan by replacing dairy milk with oat, almond or soy milk. Oat milk in particular gives a creamy body that supports the whipped coffee layer beautifully while keeping the drink entirely plant-based.
- For a child-friendly or caffeine-free version, use decaffeinated instant coffee or even malted drink powder, and reduce the sugar. A mocha variation with extra cocoa powder mixed into the milk makes a festive, chocolatey twist.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Whipping power - The TM7 whips instant coffee and sugar into stiff, glossy peaks without tiring your arm. [Hands-Free]
- Precise weighing - The integrated Thermomix scale weighs sugar and coffee to the gram for a balanced foam. [Built-in Scale]
- Grinding control - The Thermomix grinds unsweetened cocoa powder extra fine for an even, professional dusting. [Grinding]. [Precision Control]
- Heating accuracy - The TM7 heats water precisely so instant coffee granules dissolve fully without scorching. [Temperature Control]
- Easy cleaning - One mixing bowl handles whipping and mixing, so the Thermomix reduces washing up afterwards. [Easy Cleaning]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- milk
- instant granulated coffee
- sugar
- hot water
- unsweetened cocoa powder