Korean Dalgona Candy Latte

A warm and comforting latte infused with Korean flavors and topped with crunchy Dalgona candy. Perfect for a sweet treat on a cold day.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

370 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.40/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

4tablespoonsGranulated Sugar(Divided: 2 tbsp for latte, 2 tbsp for Dalgona)

£0.06

0.3teaspoonBaking Soda(For Dalgona candy)

£0.01

2cupsMilk(Dairy or non-dairy (almond, soy, oat))

£0.50

2teaspoonsInstant Coffee Powder(High quality for best flavor)

£0.15

2tablespoonsHot Water(For coffee mixture)

0.5teaspoonVanilla Extract(Optional, for enhanced flavor)

£0.07

Total Cost

£0.79

£0.40 per serving

Instructions

1.
**Prepare the Dalgona Candy:** In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of sugar, stirring constantly until completely melted and amber in color. Be careful not to burn the sugar.
2.
Remove the pan from the heat and quickly whisk in the baking soda. The mixture will puff up and turn light brown. Whisk vigorously for about 5-10 seconds until evenly combined.
3.
Immediately pour the Dalgona mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let it cool and harden completely. (about 5-10 minutes)
4.
Once cooled and hardened, break the Dalgona candy into small pieces. You can use a knife or your hands.
5.
**Prepare the Latte:** In a mug, whisk together the instant coffee powder, hot water, and 2 tablespoons of sugar (and vanilla extract if using) until frothy and light in color. This creates the coffee base.
6.
Heat the milk in a saucepan or microwave until hot but not boiling. Froth the milk using a milk frother or whisk vigorously.
7.
Pour the hot milk into the mug with the coffee base. Top with frothed milk.
8.
Sprinkle the crushed Dalgona candy generously over the top of the latte.
9.
Serve immediately and enjoy the sweet and crunchy combination!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

370 kcal / 1548 kJ

Carbs

42g

16% of RDA

Fat

16g

23% of RDA

Protein

17g

34% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

0 g

Sugar

41 g

46% of RDA

Sodium

260 mg

11% of RDA

Saturated Fat

9.5 g

48% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Be extremely careful when working with hot sugar as it can cause severe burns.

Do not overcook the Dalgona candy, as it will taste bitter if burnt.

For a richer flavor, use whole milk or add a splash of heavy cream to the latte.

Adjust the amount of sugar and coffee to your liking.

Store leftover Dalgona candy in an airtight container at room temperature.

If you don't have instant coffee, you can use strongly brewed coffee, but adjust the water accordingly.

Cooking Equipment

Small saucepan

Whisk

Measuring cups and spoons

Mugs

Wine Pairings

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