Brown Sugar Dalgona Latte (Printable)

Creamy whipped coffee drink with brown sugar sweetness, served over milk and ice for a café-style delight.

# Components:

→ Coffee Mixture

01 - 2 tablespoons instant coffee
02 - 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons hot water

→ Latte Base

04 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
05 - Ice cubes as needed

→ Optional Toppings

06 - Pinch ground cinnamon
07 - Extra brown sugar or caramel drizzle

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend instant coffee, dark brown sugar, and hot water.
02 - Whisk vigorously by hand or with an electric mixer on high speed for 2 to 4 minutes until thick, glossy, and forming soft peaks.
03 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes and pour 1 cup of milk into each.
04 - Spoon the whipped coffee mixture evenly over the milk in each glass.
05 - Garnish with a pinch of ground cinnamon or a drizzle of brown sugar syrup if desired.
06 - Serve at once and stir before drinking to balance flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like an expensive café drink but costs almost nothing to make at home.
  • The brown sugar adds a deep caramel sweetness that regular dalgona just doesn't have.
  • You can whip it by hand in under five minutes if you're feeling ambitious.
  • It looks impressive enough to serve to guests but easy enough for a lazy Sunday.
02 -
  • Don't skip the whisking time, if it's not thick enough it'll just sink into the milk and you'll lose the whole layered effect.
  • Instant coffee is the only kind that whips, I tried it once with espresso powder and ended up with sweet brown water.
  • Brown sugar clumps sometimes, so break it up with your fingers before adding it or you'll get little nuggets in the foam.
03 -
  • An electric mixer makes this effortless, but a hand whisk gives you more control and honestly feels more satisfying.
  • If the foam isn't forming, your water might be too hot or too cold, aim for just off the boil.
  • Taste the whipped mixture before you layer it, if it's too bitter add a tiny bit more brown sugar and whisk again.
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