Brown Sugar Dalgona Latte (Print Version)

Rich whipped coffee with brown sugar caramel layered over milk and ice for a creamy treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 of ground cinnamon
07 - Extra brown sugar or caramel drizzle

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, mix instant coffee, dark brown sugar, and hot water until combined.
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 glass.
04 - Spoon the whipped coffee mixture evenly over the milk in each glass.
05 - Optionally, add a pinch of ground cinnamon or drizzle extra brown sugar syrup on top, then serve immediately. Stir before drinking for balanced flavor.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like an expensive cafe drink but costs almost nothing to make at home.
  • The brown sugar adds a warm molasses sweetness that regular white sugar just cant match.
  • You can whip it up in under ten minutes with tools you already own.
  • Its as fun to make as it is to drink, especially if you use a hand whisk and feel the texture change under your fingers.
02 -
  • If your coffee mixture wont thicken, make sure youre using instant coffee, not espresso powder or ground coffee.
  • Whisking by hand takes longer than a mixer, but it gives you more control and honestly feels more satisfying.
  • Brown sugar clumps sometimes, so break it up before you start or it wont dissolve evenly.
03 -
  • Whisk in a bowl with high sides so the mixture doesnt fly everywhere when you pick up speed.
  • If you want a stronger coffee flavor, add an extra half tablespoon of instant coffee without changing the sugar or water.
  • For a creamier drink, use half and half or a barista blend plant milk instead of regular milk.
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