Achieve the Perfect Home Cafe: Simple Dalgona Latte Recipe
Homemade Dalgona Latte: An Easy Guide to Making Dalgona Coffee at Home
Haven’t tried the viral Dalgona coffee that took the world by storm? Now’s your chance! Make this addictive Dalgona latte right in your own kitchen. It’s surprisingly simple, and the sweet, frothy delight will surely bring a smile to your face!
Basic Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Instant Coffee (Black)
- 3 Tbsp Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Hot Water
- 300-500ml Milk (adjust to your preference)
- Ice (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gather all the ingredients you’ll need for your Dalgona latte. The core components are instant black coffee, sugar, and hot water. You’ll also need milk or your favorite plant-based milk. For a refreshing drink, add ice, and you can even top it with crushed Dalgona candy for extra flair. And of course, you’ll need a whisk or a spoon, and a good dose of patience and arm strength!
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the heart of the Dalgona – the coffee and sugar mixture. Combine 2 to 3 tablespoons of instant black coffee with an equal amount of sugar. Maintaining a 1:1 ratio here is crucial for achieving that signature sweet and rich Dalgona flavor. If you prefer it less sweet, you can slightly increase the coffee or decrease the sugar, but starting with a 1:1 ratio is recommended for the best result.
Step 3
Next, add the hot water. Just like with the coffee and sugar, use 2 to 3 tablespoons of hot water. The key secret to a perfect Dalgona cream is the ‘1:1:1 ratio’ for all three ingredients: coffee, sugar, and hot water. Ensure they are all measured equally for that golden balance.
Step 4
It’s time to whip up the Dalgona! In a bowl or a sturdy cup, combine the 1:1:1 ratio of coffee, sugar, and hot water. Using a whisk or a spoon, start mixing vigorously. The trick is to keep stirring continuously without stopping – think of it as an arm workout! Keep going until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and significantly increases in volume, which might take at least 10 minutes.
Step 5
After about 10 minutes or more of persistent whisking, you’ll notice the mixture starting to change color and thicken, transforming into a beautiful caramel hue. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for – the iconic Dalgona color! When it reaches this stage and forms a stable, frothy cream, congratulations, you’ve successfully made the Dalgona topping!
Step 6
Prepare a glass with about 300ml of cold milk. Feel free to adjust the milk quantity based on your personal preference. Gently spoon the fluffy Dalgona coffee cream on top of the milk. Pour it carefully to create that beautiful two-layered effect. Your Dalgona latte is now ready to be enjoyed!
Step 7
The sweetness of your Dalgona latte can be fine-tuned by the amount of milk used. If you started with 3 tablespoons of coffee, using 300ml of milk might result in a quite sweet drink. For a milder flavor, consider increasing the milk to around 500ml. Adjusting to your taste is the most important part! Enjoy your homemade, deliciously sweet Dalgona latte. It’s a recipe absolutely worth trying at least once. Highly recommended!
