Brown Sugar Dalgona Latte (Printable)

A creamy dalgona latte layered with whipped brown sugar coffee over milk and ice for a sweet treat.

# What You 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 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 the mixture thickens, becomes glossy, and forms soft peaks.
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 - Garnish each glass with a pinch of ground cinnamon or a drizzle of brown sugar syrup, if desired.
06 - Serve immediately and stir before drinking to achieve balanced flavor.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a café drink without the café price, and you'll feel like you've discovered a secret.
  • The brown sugar gives you a deeper, richer coffee experience than regular Dalgona ever could.
  • Takes 10 minutes total, making it perfect for when you want something special but not complicated.
02 -
  • If your mixture never gets fluffy, your water might not have been hot enough—heat matters more than you'd expect, and cold water will just give you sweet liquid instead of peaks.
  • The moment those peaks form is quick; overshooting takes you from silky to grainy, so watch closely especially if using an electric mixer.
03 -
  • Use a hand whisk if you want to feel the exact moment the mixture shifts from liquid to peaks—it's meditative and gives you total control over texture.
  • If your brown sugar has hardened, break it up or use light pressure to pack it; this actually helps it dissolve faster and whisk more smoothly.
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