Brown Sugar Dalgona Latte (Printable)

A creamy whipped coffee drink featuring brown sugar's caramel richness, layered over chilled milk and ice.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine instant coffee, dark brown sugar, and hot water.
02 - Whisk vigorously by hand or use 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 - Spoon the whipped coffee mixture evenly over the milk in each glass.
05 - Optionally, garnish with a pinch of ground cinnamon or drizzle extra brown sugar syrup.
06 - Serve immediately. Stir before drinking to combine flavors.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • You get that fancy coffee shop experience in ten minutes flat, and honestly, it tastes better because you made it.
  • The whipped coffee layer is pure indulgence—rich, caramel-sweet, and visually stunning enough to make you slow down and enjoy it.
  • It works with any milk you have on hand, so dietary preferences never get in the way of a good drink.
02 -
  • The mixture won't whip if your water isn't hot enough—cold or lukewarm water leaves you with grainy sludge instead of fluffy peaks, so don't skip the hot water step.
  • Packed brown sugar is essential; loose brown sugar gives you way less sweetness and less of that caramel depth that makes this drink special.
  • If your arm gets tired whisking by hand, an electric mixer cuts the work time in half and honestly does a cleaner job, so don't feel bad reaching for one.
03 -
  • If you're making this for guests, whip your coffee mixture right before serving—it holds for a few minutes, but fresh is always better, and the texture degrades if it sits too long.
  • An immersion blender works beautifully if you don't have a traditional whisk or mixer; it creates an even fluffier foam in about half the time.
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