Caramel Dalgona Coffee

Creating a perfect Caramel Dalgona Coffee involves a combination of making a smooth and fluffy dalgona foam and adding the rich, sweet flavor of caramel. Here are some tips to help you achieve this:

 

Ingredients:

  • Dalgona Foam:

    • 2 tablespoons instant coffee
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons hot water

  • Caramel Sauce:

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt

  • Base:

    • Cold or hot milk (any type, e.g., dairy, almond, oat)

Instructions:

Step 1: Making Caramel Sauce

  1. Melt the Sugar: In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally (do not stir), until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber color. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Add Cream and Butter: Carefully add the heavy cream and butter to the caramel (it will bubble vigorously). Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add Vanilla and Salt: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Let the caramel cool slightly before using.

Step 2: Preparing Dalgona Foam

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the instant coffee, granulated sugar, and hot water.
  2. Whisk: Use an electric mixer or a hand whisk to beat the mixture until it becomes thick and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer or 10-15 minutes by hand.

Step 3: Assembling the Caramel Dalgona Coffee

  1. Prepare the Glass: Drizzle some caramel sauce inside a glass.
  2. Add Milk: Fill the glass about 2/3 full with cold or hot milk.
  3. Top with Dalgona Foam: Spoon the dalgona coffee foam on top of the milk.
  4. Drizzle Caramel: Drizzle additional caramel sauce on top of the foam.

Tips for Perfection:

  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: The flavor of your coffee will significantly depend on the quality of your instant coffee and caramel sauce.
  • Consistency of Foam: Ensure that your dalgona foam is whipped until it holds stiff peaks. It should be light and airy.
  • Chill the Bowl: For best results, use a chilled mixing bowl and whisk to make the dalgona foam.
  • Caramel Thickness: If your caramel sauce is too thick, you can warm it slightly to make it easier to drizzle. If it’s too thin, cook it a bit longer to thicken.
  • Balance the Sweetness: Taste your caramel sauce and dalgona foam to balance the sweetness. Adjust the sugar in the dalgona foam if needed.
  • Serving Immediately: Serve the Caramel Dalgona Coffee immediately to enjoy the contrast between the creamy milk, rich caramel, and fluffy coffee foam.

Enjoy your perfect Caramel Dalgona Coffee!