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How to Make That Fluffy Coffee You've Seen All Over the Internet

All the rage, doubled. I love the Dalgona Coffee trend. It’s fun to watch all of the Instagram content around it, and it’s just a beautiful looking beverage.

    You make this drink by whisking together small portions of sugar, coffee/matcha, and cold water/egg whites. Everything whips together in just a few minutes, and you feel fancy as ever. All while you drink your specialty coffee from the comfort of your own home. I especially love the idea of making this for a friend or loved one as a nice little joyful surprise. It’s so interesting and really fun!

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    Dalgona Coffee

    Dalgona Coffee reminds me so much of yogurt coffee, in that it’s a deliciously different version of the drink so many of us love: coffee.

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    Dalgona Coffee

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    Author

    Jennifer Bravo

    Published

    January 26, 2021

    Modified

    January 26, 2021

    Yields

    2 servings

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • 2 tbsp instant coffee
    • 2 tbsp water
    • Milk, cold or steamed for served

    DIRECTIONS

    1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine sugar, instant coffee, and water. Using a whisk, electric or by hand, whisk until the mixture has changed in texture into a lightly colored whip. About 2-3 minutes.
    2. Carefully spoon coffee mixture over hot or cold milk. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Serving Size - 1/2 coffee mixture
    Calories - 45
    Carbohydrate - 12g
    Cholesterol - 0mg
    Fiber - 0g
    Protein - 0g
    Fat - 0g
    Saturated Fat - 0g
    Trans Fat - 0g
    Unsaturated Fat - 0g
    Sodium - 1mg
    Sugar - 12g

    Recipe Details

    Category - Drinks

    Dalgona Matcha

    I’ve decided to take this up a notch and also offer it in a matcha version for the tea drinkers. I know matcha has just as much of a cult following as coffee does, so why not bring the two together in this delightfully fluffy drink craze.

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    Dalgona Matcha

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    Author

    Jennifer Bravo

    Published

    January 26, 2021

    Modified

    January 26, 2021

    Yields

    2 servings

    INGREDIENTS

    • ¼ cup cold liquid egg whites, or the whites from 2 eggs
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • 2 tsp matcha powder
    • Milk, cold or steamed for serving

    DIRECTIONS

    1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine egg whites and sugar. Using a whisk, electric or by hand, whisk until the mixture has changed in texture into a light and foamy blend. About 3-5 minutes.
    2. Whisk in the matcha blend, sifting it before if it is extra clumpy. Give it another minute or two to fluff up.
    3. Carefully spoon matcha mixture over hot or cold milk. Enjoy!

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Serving Size - 1/2 matcha mixture
    Calories - 71
    Carbohydrate - 14.3g
    Cholesterol - 0mg
    Fiber - 0.9g
    Protein - 3.3g
    Fat - 0g
    Saturated Fat - 0g
    Trans Fat - 0g
    Unsaturated Fat - 0g
    Sodium - 87mg
    Sugar - 12.5g

    Recipe Details

    Category - Drinks

    A Few Tips:

    For the Matcha:

    Make sure to whip the egg whites before adding the matcha. I tested this mixing the matcha in at the first step and it does not whip up into the necessary texture.

    Keep it cold!

    If the mixtures - both coffee and matcha- seem to be deflating put it in the fridge for 5-10 minutes before spooning onto the coffee.

    Vegan or Gluten-Free?

    If you’re looking for a vegan, gluten-free version, follow the matcha recipe and substitute the egg whites with aquafaba (chickpea liquid) 1:1. Use dairy-alternative milk and enjoy!! Please note that it’s my understanding that instant coffees are made with gluten (which gives it its lift in this recipe!).

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