A few weeks back, my son woke me up earlier than usual. He had a specific request: instant coffee. This was a first for him, and I realized he was missing his favorite café drinks. I’m not much of a coffee drinker, but he certainly is, and with trips to the coffee shop off the table, I could see his craving was getting intense.
I picked up a jar of instant coffee, expecting him to simply brew it with some cream and sugar. But I was in for a surprise. As soon as I got home, he sprang into action, mixing the coffee crystals with hot water and sugar in our mixer. Within minutes, a fluffy concoction resembling chocolate frosting began to form in the bowl. I asked him what he was up to, and he informed me that he was making whipped coffee—a trend that had seemingly taken the internet by storm, and apparently, I had missed the memo.
Once the mixture was ready, he poured it over a glass of milk—I’ve seen others use everything from cold to warm milk—and topped it off with caramel syrup. But he didn’t stop there; a sprinkle of cookie crumbs completed his creation, and he settled down with his homework, proudly sipping his luxurious drink.
This has quickly become a morning ritual for him. He whips up his whipped coffee every day with equal parts instant coffee, sugar, and hot water, and I can’t help but look forward to the sound of the mixer whirring. If you haven’t tried this delightful drink yet, you absolutely should. No mixer? No problem! You can whisk it by hand, although it may take about 20 minutes to achieve that fluffy texture. We’ve been using Folgers, but any instant coffee should work just fine. You can find a complete recipe here.
As more people get creative, variations are popping up everywhere—adding fruit, cocoa powder—the possibilities are endless! I have to admit, despite my coffee aversion, I gave it a try and was pleasantly surprised. It’s so smooth and creamy, almost like sipping on coffee-flavored whipped cream. And when you throw in extras like sprinkles or chocolate chips, how could you resist?
Just a heads up: I prefer mine over coconut milk; it’s like a little piece of heaven. Whipped coffee, or “dalgona coffee” as it’s known, originated in Korea and quickly spread across social media as a fun way to connect during social distancing. It reportedly resembles the taste of a Korean candy called dalgona.
More than just a tasty treat, this drink has helped my son regain a sense of routine during these unusual times. He enjoys getting creative with it, even mixing it into hot chocolate one evening—it was divine! If coffee isn’t your thing, you can easily swap the instant coffee for cocoa powder or hot chocolate mix to join in on the fun.
In conclusion, if you haven’t yet experienced whipped coffee, you definitely should. Even if you’re not a coffee enthusiast, this drink might just win you over. Watching simple ingredients transform into something so delicious is truly magical. Who knew that mixing instant coffee with sugar and water could brighten our days amidst a pandemic?
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