Hi! I’m Cassandre, and today on Caramel Loafing, we’re diving into the world of frothy Dalgona Coffee—also known as 400-Whip Coffee. We’ll also explore classic Macau-style hand-beaten coffee and the rich, Brazilian-inspired Crema de Café Mágica. These viral whipped coffee recipes took Instagram and Facebook by storm—and they’re also easy and fun to make at home.
Though Dalgona coffee became a sensation in Korea, similar versions exist around the world: India’s Indian cappuccino, Spain’s café batido, and of course, Macau’s hand-beaten coffee. They all share the same core ingredients and whipping method. You can even turn whipped coffee into a coffee mousse-style dessert, served atop milk or layered with crushed cookies.
The name “400 Coffee” comes from the idea of whipping the mixture 400 times to achieve a dense, silky, foamy texture. Actual whipping time may vary depending on speed and strength (we swear ours felt like 800 😄). That’s part of the fun—and best of all, it’s almost foolproof. If you’ve got instant coffee lying around, this is the perfect treat to try!
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How to Make Dalgona (400) Coffee – 3 Easy Recipes
Ingredients
Yield: 1 serving
☞ Macau-Style Hand-Beaten Coffee
- 1 tbsp instant coffee
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp hot water
☞ Korean-Style Dalgona Coffee (달고나 커피)
- 2 tbsp instant coffee
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp hot water
☞ Crema de Café Mágica (Whipped Coffee Dessert Cream)
- 1 tbsp instant coffee
- 6 tbsp powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp ice-cold water
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Instructions
☞ Macau-Style Hand-Beaten Coffee
- Add equal parts (1 tbsp each) of instant coffee, sugar, and hot water to a mug.
- Stir to combine, then start beating with a spoon until it begins to thicken.
- Keep whipping until it forms a creamy, dense foam. Top with hot water and milk (adjust ratios to taste), stir, and enjoy.
☞ Korean 400-Whip Dalgona Coffee
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tbsp each of instant coffee, sugar, and hot water. Whisk on low speed to dissolve, then switch to medium-high and beat until soft peaks form.
- Pour ¾ cup of cold milk into a glass.
- Spoon the whipped coffee over the milk. Stir gently and enjoy!
☞ Crema de Café Mágica (Coffee Dessert Cream)
- In a bowl, combine 1 tbsp instant coffee, 6 tbsp powdered sugar, and 4 tbsp cold water.
- Whip until stiff peaks form—it should resemble thick buttercream frosting.
- Transfer the coffee cream to a piping bag.
- Crush some digestive biscuits and layer about ⅓ cup into a dessert glass. Pipe in the coffee cream, then sprinkle with more biscuit crumbs. It also makes a delicious topping for cakes or cupcakes.
Want to see how it’s done? Watch the full tutorial: 400 Whip Coffee