Dairy Free Dalgona Magic Coffee Whipped Cream

This coffee cream is a dairy-free whipped topping! It is sweet and creamy with delicious coffee flavor. This whipped topping is delicious on a cup of coffee and can also be used as a frosting for cake.

Last week I finally joined the party and made Dalgona whipped coffee, the amazing cream coffee drink that was an internet craze back in March of the year 2020. I am now obsessed with this delicious creamy coffee drink. I make my Dalgona coffee drink without milk so it is dairy-free. This coffee drink tastes like one of those fancy coffee drinks you get at the coffee shop. 

 Later I learned that you can make a dairy-free coffee cream topping that is even creamier than the cream part of the Dalgona whipped coffee recipe. This cream is so creamy that it can be used like a buttercream frosting and in many delicious dairy-free desserts.

Dalgona Magic Coffee Whipped Cream Is

~ Delicious

~ Creamy

~ Thick

~ Dairy-free

~ Easy to make

~ Can be enjoyed over coffee or used as a dessert topping

~ Can be used as a frosting

The Dalgona Coffee Cream is made with 3 ingredients

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 The original Dalgona coffee drink is made with coffee, sugar, and hot water. This sweet coffee cream topping is made with the same three ingredients but uses ice water instead of hot water. The ice water is what makes the cream so thick and creamy. This topping is so creamy it holds its shape for a long time.

Ingredients Needed:

~ Instant Coffee 

~ Sugar

~ Ice Water

The last time I made a Dalgona coffee cream I enjoyed it over a glass of cold plant-based milk. The cream had a strong coffee taste and the dairy-free milk helped mellow the taste. Some people enjoy the cream over coffee for a bold rich coffee drink. 

If you like a milder coffee taste, then you are going to love this version of Dalgona coffee cream that is made with ice water. The different ingredients for this version of Dalgona cream, especially the ice water, give this topping a milder coffee taste.

 The Dalgona whipped coffee cream recipe,(get the original Dalonga recipe here), which uses hot water has a strong coffee taste and has to be combined with milk. This new coffee cream recipe that is whipped uses more sugar and water which results in a delicious coffee cream frosting that is so sweet. I like to eat the iced magic coffee cream by the spoonful. I also like to spread it on top of my gluten-free chocolate mocha brownies. It is so creamy that it spreads like a whipped cream frosting.

What is Dalgona Coffee?  

Dalogona coffee is known as "whipped coffee", "frothy coffee", or "fluffy coffee", Dalgona coffee has two distinct layers made from whipped coffee cream sitting on top of iced milk.

What is Dairy-Free Magic Coffee Whipped Cream?

Dairy-Free Magic Coffee Whipped Cream is known as "whipped cream" or "fluffy coffee", Dairy-Free Magic Coffee Whipped Cream is a fluffy whipped cream made that can be used as frosting or stirred into a glass of milk for a deliciously creamy cold coffee drink. You can also place a dollop of the coffee cream on top of a cup of coffee for delicious dairy-free whipped cream.

So similar yet so different

 Reading the two descriptions makes one think that they are the same coffee cream but while they may have similar ingredients and taste like coffee, they are also so different. The Dalgona coffee recipe uses hot water, a couple tablespoons of instant coffee, and a couple tablespoons of sugar. The magic coffee whipped cream uses ice water, 1/3 cup of instant coffee, and 3/4 cup of sugar. 

The Dairy-Free Magic Coffee Whipped Cream is also a bit thicker and stores better in the freezer. This tasty coffee cream recipe makes more fluffy coffee cream so you can frost a cake with it and then store the leftovers in the freezer. This whipped coffee cream would taste great over a cup of cold brew coffee.

Ingredients For Magic Coffee Whipped Cream

~ Instant coffee

~ Sugar, granulated works best

~ Ice water

~ A whisk, electric mixer, or stand mixer

How to make Magic Coffee Whipped Cream

 

 Here's how to make the super fluffy coffee cream that looks like a buttercream frosting. This creamy coffee whipped cream is super easy to make. You combine the instant coffee powder, sugar, and ice water in a bowl with a mixer. 

 I like using my Pink stand mixer as it makes things easier. This coffee cream can take up to ten minutes to form so using a stand mixer means I can do other things while it is whipping up. Just make sure to use the whipping attachment on the stand mixer, the piece that you use for making whipped cream or frosting.

 If you don't have a stand mixer, then an electric hand mixer will work fine, use the whipping attachments. I don't recommend beating the ingredients by hand with a whisk as it will not yield a fluffy texture and your arm will get tired. 

How can I use this Dairy-Free Magic Coffee Whipped Cream?

My favorite way to use this Dairy-Free Magic Coffee Whipped Cream is to use it like whipped cream on a cup of coffee. You can also stir the cream into cold milk for a delicious coffee drink. You can also use this coffee whip topping like frosting on cakes, cookies, or brownies. This sweet coffee cream can be used in a frosting bag so you can decorate with it. The coffee cream can be used in desserts that you would normally use whipped cream. Layer it between cookies that are drizzled with brewed coffee for a dairy-free tiramisu. Stir the Magic Coffee Whipped Cream into a glass of the best-iced coffee for a delightfully thick and creamy coffee drink.

Ways to use Dalgona Magic Coffee Whipped Cream

~ As a topping over hot or cold coffee

~ As a topping over ice cream

~ Spread it over cake or brownies

~ Delicious in a dairy-free tiramisu

Magic Coffee Whipped Cream tips and questions

Can I use ground coffee or brewed coffee? ~ This recipe will not work with ground coffee or brewed coffee. It only works with instant coffee crystals or powder.

Can I use hot water? ~  Hot water will not work as you need the ingredients to be cold to whip into a nice thick cream. If your instant coffee needs hot water to dissolve, just mix up the instant coffee using hot water instead of the ice water that the recipe calls for. Then place that in the fridge until chilled.

Can I use other types of sugar? ~ Granular sugar works best but I have heard that other people had good results with brown sugar, coconut sugar, and monkfruit. These types of sugar may not produce a light and fluffy coffee whip.

Can I store this in the fridge for later? ~ While you can save any leftover whipped coffee in the fridge for later, it will return to its liquid state and will have to be whipped again. So I don't recommend this. I highly recommend storing the leftovers in the freezer.

How much does this recipe make? ~ This recipe yields about 2 cups of coffee cream. 

How long do I need to beat the ingredients? ~ To get a nice thick creamy frosting, you may need to beat the ingredients for 5-15 minutes. The thickness of the whip depends on your desired texture, from soft to stiff peaks.

Can I use a flavored coffee syrup in place of the sugar? ~ To add a different flavor to your whipped coffee cream, add a couple tablespoons of a flavored syrup like Torani.

Dairy-Free Magic Coffee Whipped Cream Made With Ice Water

 Ingredients

3/4 cup of sugar 

1/3 cup instant coffee granules 

2/3 cup ice-cold water

Whisk together sugar and coffee granules in a large bowl. Whisk in half of the cold water to combine. Add remaining cold water and beat on medium-high speed until thick and creamy. Make sure to use the whipping attachment for your stand mixer or electric mixer. This process can take 5- 15 minutes, depending on if you want soft peaks or stiff peaks of the whipped topping. 

Tip #1 ~ To better dissolve the ingredients, you can use hot water instead of ice water. Then mix all 3 ingredients together. Place the liquid in the fridge until chilled.

Tip #2 ~ Store leftover coffee whipped cream in the freezer in a container to use as needed. There is no need to thaw as it is ready to use from the freezer.

Tip #3 ~ Use decaf instant coffee for a no-caffeine version.

Tip #4 ~ Use a liquid sugar in place of the sugar for better dissolvability. 

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