Brown Sugar Dalgona Latte (View Print Version)

A creamy whipped coffee with caramel sweetness layered over milk and ice for an indulgent drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coffee Mixture

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

→ Latte Base

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

→ Optional Toppings

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

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend instant coffee, brown sugar, and hot water until uniform.
02 - Whisk vigorously with a hand whisk or using 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 glass.
04 - Evenly spoon the whipped coffee mixture over the milk in each glass.
05 - Optionally garnish with a pinch of ground cinnamon or drizzle with additional brown sugar syrup.
06 - Serve immediately; stir before drinking to harmonize flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns three pantry staples into something that feels like a expensive café indulgence without leaving your kitchen.
  • The brown sugar adds a deep molasses sweetness that makes this taste richer and more complex than the original version.
  • Whisking it by hand is oddly satisfying, like watching science happen in real time.
  • You can make it dairy-free without sacrificing any of the creamy comfort.
02 -
  • If your mixture isn't thickening after five minutes of whisking, your water was probably too cool or your coffee too old. Start over with boiling water and fresh instant.
  • Don't skip the ice. I tried this with just cold milk once and the whipped coffee melted into sad brown streaks instead of staying fluffy.
  • Stir the drink before you drink it, or the bottom will taste like plain milk and the top like straight espresso.
03 -
  • Use a metal or glass bowl for whipping, plastic holds onto grease and can prevent the foam from reaching stiff peaks.
  • If you don't have an electric mixer, a milk frother wand works in a pinch and takes about two minutes instead of four.
  • Add a tiny pinch of salt to the whipped coffee mixture before beating, it deepens the flavor and balances the sweetness in a way that feels almost savory.
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