Brown Sugar Dalgona Latte (Printable)

Rich, whipped brown sugar dalgona layered over milk and ice for a smooth, caramel-tinged beverage experience.

# 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

# How-To:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine instant coffee, brown sugar, and hot water.
02 - Whisk vigorously with a hand whisk or use an electric mixer on high speed for 2 to 4 minutes until thick, glossy, and soft peaks form.
03 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes and pour 1 cup of milk into each.
04 - Spoon the whipped coffee mixture evenly over the milk in each glass.
05 - Top with a pinch of cinnamon or a drizzle of brown sugar syrup if desired, then serve immediately. Stir before drinking to balance flavors.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • That whipped layer is pure decadence—it sits on top like clouds while your milk stays cold and smooth underneath.
  • You'll never pay café prices again once you realize how simple it is to make this at home.
  • The brown sugar brings a deeper, richer caramel note that regular dalgona just can't match.
02 -
  • If your mixture doesn't whip up into peaks, your water probably wasn't hot enough to dissolve the sugar—temperature matters more than you'd think.
  • An electric mixer cuts your whisking time in half, but hand whisking works just fine and gives you time to appreciate what you're making.
03 -
  • Start whisking immediately after adding the hot water while the sugar is still dissolving—this helps the mixture whip up faster and hold its peaks longer.
  • If you're making these for guests, whip up the coffee mixture ahead of time and keep it in the fridge; it'll stay fluffy for a few hours and you can assemble everything right before serving.
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