Whipped Coffee With Espresso Recipe - Skip The Instant Coffee (2024)

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By Starla Gatson

Last updated: November 30, 2021

You don’t have to be a coffee fanatic to have heard about the whipped coffee trend that swept across the internet in early 2020. It didn’t take long for everyone who saw the drool-worthy photos of the drink on Instagram to pick up a package of instant coffee and a whisk and make it for themselves.

Now, we’re bringing whipped coffee back…but with an espresso twist.

THE WORLD OF WHIPPED COFFEE

Allow us to introduce you to whipped coffee, or, as it’s better known in South Korea where it originated,dalgona coffee. This drink rose to popularity on TikTok during the early days of quarantine and stay-at-home orders in 2020, which is why it’s also been dubbed “quarantine coffee.”

This coffee is typically made by whisking (or whipping with an electric mixer) instant coffee powder, granulated sugar, and hot water until the ingredients reach a fluffy, pillow-like consistency. Then, the coffee fluff is poured over hot or cold milk.

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If you look up a whipped coffee recipe, it’ll more than likely be made with instant coffee, but good news if you don’t care for instant coffee flavor or you’re one of our espresso-loving Roasty readers: you can make fluffy coffee foam with a shot of the dark, strong coffee.

DALGONA COFFEE RECIPE (WITH ESPRESSO!)

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YOU’LL NEED:

  • 1 tablespoon of espresso
  • 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
  • 1 cup of milk
  • A whisk, electric whisk, or electric mixer

THE PROCESS:

Step 1:

The first step, of course, is to prepare the espresso. Once that’s done, pour a tablespoon of the strong coffee over the sugar in a small bowl.

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Step 2:

Grab a whisk, and begin to whip the mixture until soft peaks form and the dark sugary coffee fades to a lighter shade of brown. It may take a few minutes before you see any results, but don’t lose hope! Just keep whipping, and you’ll have creamy coffee in no time.

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Step 3:

Then, pour your milk of choice into a mug or tall glass and use a spoon to add the whipped coffee mixture on top of it. We used whole milk, but you can use your favorite milk alternative, like almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk, if you prefer. Stir until the two are blended well, and you’re ready to enjoy your cloud coffee creation!

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ENJOY!

A big part of the creamy coffee’s appeal is its customizability, so once you’ve tried the classic recipe, feel free to experiment! Make the dalgona coffee recipe your own by adding things like a splash of vanilla extract, brown sugar, or cinnamon to the coffee whip for extra notes of flavor, or pour a bit of coffee creamer into your milk. Non-coffee drinkers can hop on the trend, too, and substitute ground coffee for hot cocoa or matcha powder.

Happy Caffeinating!

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Yield: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

A bolder dalgona coffee recipe that is definitely one to master. Impress your guests and keep up with all the new modern coffee trends!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon espresso
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

    1. Combine hot espresso and sugar in a bowl.
    2. Whisk until soft peaks form and the mixture is pale in color.
    3. Dollop your whisked espresso on top of your milk
    4. Stir and enjoy!
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FAQs

How do you make whipped coffee if you don't have instant coffee? ›

How to make whipped coffee without instant coffee
  1. Espresso OR brewed coffee– Regardless of which one you use, it must be hot. ...
  2. Sweetener of choice– I used allulose, but erythritol and monk fruit sweetener can also be used.
  3. Milk of choice– I used unsweetened coconut milk, but any low carb milk will work.
Jul 11, 2021

Why do you have to use instant coffee for whipped coffee? ›

It turns out that instant coffee has a preservative in it called xanthan gum that helps stabilize the coffee when whipped—giving it that airy, frothy texture. This is also the reason why this recipe only works with instant coffee powder, not finely ground espresso or regular coffee.

Why isn't my whipped coffee getting fluffy? ›

The most known reason that your dalgona coffee isn't working or isn't frothing, is that you don't mix it long enough. Try to increase how long you whip, and how fast you whip. If you don't have an electric hand mixer, take into consideration that it can take 10-15 minutes to get fluffy frothy whipped coffee.

How do you make espresso without instant coffee? ›

The Step-by-Step Process
  1. Grind your chosen coffee beans into medium-fine grounds.
  2. Remove the top chamber of the Moka Pot. ...
  3. Insert the filter basket into the lower chamber of the Moka Pot. ...
  4. Add the coffee grounds into the filter basket without packing them down. ...
  5. Place the Moka Pot on a stovetop burner over medium heat.

Can I use regular coffee instead of instant? ›

While the primary purpose of ground coffee is for traditional brewing methods, such as drip brewing, french press, or espresso machines, you can technically use ground coffee as a makeshift instant coffee substitute.

Can you use regular coffee to make whipped coffee? ›

No. Since the instant coffee is meant to dissolve in water it'll get the whipped effect but because ground coffee is courser and heavier and doesn't dissolve in water it won't whip.

What can I use instead of instant coffee? ›

Using ground coffee granules as a substitute for your instant espresso can work depending on what type of dessert you make. If a recipe only calls for a tablespoon or two of espresso, it will be perfectly suitable to use ground coffee instead.

Can ground coffee be whipped? ›

You'll need a whisk or hand mixer, a medium bowl, and Café Bustelo® Ground Espresso Coffee to begin. Then, start whipping until the mixture reaches a light and fluffy consistency. Add your mixture to a glass of milk and top with cocoa powder or honey, if desired. Enjoy!

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