Korean Dalgona Candy Hot Pot with Coffee

A warm and comforting dessert featuring homemade dalgona candy pieces floating in a rich, coffee-infused broth, served in a miniature hot pot for a fun and interactive experience.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

377 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£0.55/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Dessert•Soup

Cuisine:

British

Mood:

Comfort Food•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

4tablespoonsGranulated Sugar (for Dalgona)(Divided into 4 individual servings (1 tbsp each))

£0.05

0.3teaspoonBaking Soda (for Dalgona)(Divided into 4 individual servings (pinch each))

£0.01

4tablespoonsInstant Coffee(Good quality instant coffee for a stronger flavor)

£0.30

4cupsWhole Milk (or milk alternative)(Adjust to your preference for creaminess)

£1.00

0.5cupHeavy Cream (optional)(Adds extra richness)

£0.75

2tablespoonsBrown Sugar(For a deeper, more caramel-like flavor in the coffee broth)

£0.04

0.5teaspoonVanilla Extract(Enhances the overall flavor)

£0.05

PinchN/AGround Cinnamon(Optional, for warmth and spice)

£0.01

Total Cost

£2.21

£0.55 per serving

Instructions

1.
**Prepare the Dalgona Candy:** For each serving of Dalgona, place 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Melt the sugar, stirring constantly with a chopstick or wooden skewer until it turns a light amber color (be careful not to burn it!).
2.
Once the sugar is fully melted and amber-colored, remove the saucepan from the heat. Immediately add a pinch (about 1/4 teaspoon) of baking soda to the melted sugar and stir vigorously and quickly until the mixture becomes a light, fluffy caramel color. This happens quickly!
3.
Pour the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Let it cool completely and harden. Repeat steps 1-3 for each serving.
4.
Once the Dalgona candy has cooled and hardened, break it into small, bite-sized pieces.
5.
**Prepare the Coffee Broth:** In a medium saucepan, combine the milk (or milk alternative), instant coffee, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using).
6.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is warmed through and the sugar is dissolved. Do not boil. If using, stir in the heavy cream.
7.
**Assemble the Hot Pot:** Pour the warm coffee broth into the small hot pot or fondue pot. Turn on the heat source to keep the broth warm.
8.
Arrange the broken Dalgona candy pieces around the hot pot for each person to add to their coffee as desired.
9.
Provide wooden skewers or long spoons for easy retrieval of the Dalgona candy from the pot.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

377 kcal / 1577 kJ

Carbs

37g

14% of RDA

Fat

21g

30% of RDA

Protein

11g

22% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

0 g

Sugar

35 g

39% of RDA

Sodium

130 mg

6% of RDA

Saturated Fat

13 g

65% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Be extremely careful when working with melted sugar, as it can cause severe burns. Always use heat-resistant utensils and keep children away from the stovetop.

If your Dalgona candy becomes too dark and bitter, you have likely burned the sugar. Discard it and start again with fresh sugar.

For a richer coffee flavor, use espresso powder instead of instant coffee.

You can add other toppings to the hot pot, such as marshmallows, chocolate shavings, or fruit.

The dalgona candy will melt into the coffee over time, creating a sweeter, more caramel-like flavor.

To create the classic Dalgona shape, press a cookie cutter into the mixture before it cools. However, for this recipe, breaking the Dalgona into pieces is preferred.

Adjust the amount of instant coffee and brown sugar to your desired level of sweetness and coffee intensity.

Cooking Equipment

Small saucepan

Cookie sheet lined with parchment paper

Whisk

Small hot pot or fondue pot (with heat source)

Wooden skewers or long spoons

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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