Brown Sugar Dalgona Latte (Print View)

Creamy dalgona latte with brown sugar sweetness, milk, and ice for a smooth, layered drink.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The brown sugar adds a molasses depth that makes regular dalgona taste flat afterward.
  • It looks impressive but only needs three ingredients and a few minutes of whisking.
  • You can make it dairy free without losing any of the richness or body.
02 -
  • If your foam deflates it means you under whisked, keep going until it holds shape when you lift the whisk.
  • Brown sugar clumps more than white so make sure the water is hot enough to dissolve it completely before you start beating.
03 -
  • Use a narrow deep bowl for hand whisking, it traps air better and cuts your whisking time in half.
  • Add a tiny pinch of sea salt to the foam before whisking, it deepens the caramel flavor and balances the sweetness.
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