Brown Sugar Dalgona Latte (Printer View)

Creamy dalgona latte featuring whipped brown sugar coffee over chilled milk and ice in a café-style drink.

# What you'll need:

→ 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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a dessert but comes together faster than brewing a pot of coffee.
  • The brown sugar adds a molasses warmth that makes regular dalgona feel boring.
  • You can make it with whatever milk is in your fridge and it still feels indulgent.
02 -
  • If your mixture stays runny you either added too much water or didn't whisk long enough, keep going until it holds peaks.
  • Brown sugar clumps more than white so make sure the water is actually hot or it won't dissolve evenly.
03 -
  • Use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment if you're making a bigger batch, it saves your wrist and whips faster.
  • Add a tiny splash of vanilla extract to the milk before pouring for a secret layer of flavor that no one expects.
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