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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Bailey's Whipped Dalgona Coffee


If you have not yet succumbed to the allure of a Whipped Dalgona Coffee, why are you dragging your feet? What if I told you it has been described as 'ethereally light, voluptuous, and seductive' beverage, would that grab your attention? If, for some reason you have been slow to leave the starting line, maybe, just maybe the Bailey's Dalgona Coffee version will be what gets you moving. If there was ever a coffee drink movement you wanted or rather I should say need to be part of, this would be the one. For purposes of full disclosure, there are a handful of people out there who aren't big fans of this 'new' craze.  But rather than be influenced by some of the naysayers out there, I think it would be best for you to form your own opinion after you have one. With or without the addition of alcohol. My prediction is you will be thrilled to be part of the mainstream of individuals smitten with whipped Dalgona coffee.

If you do a search for Dalgona Coffee recipes, you are going to find a plethora of them. Most are made with a 1-1 ratio of instant coffee, sugar, and boiling water. But there are a myriad of differences between them. Instead of instant coffee, some recipes use instant espresso or a combination of instant espresso and instant coffee. Most use granulated sugar, but other sweeteners (e.g., honey) are also recommended. Some recipes use different ingredient ratios, with the amount sugar being the ingredient most altered. Instead of whole milk, some recipes call for the use of other 'milk' options (e.g., oat milk, almond milk, etc.). The only thing all of the recipes have in common is the use of boiling water. 


Having made this beverage quite a few times over the past couple of weeks, I have created what I truly believe makes the most billowy, creamiest, most insanely delicious frothy coffee. 


Whipping the instant espresso, instant coffee, granulated sugar, and boiling water together using a hand mixer is akin to conducting some weird science experiment. What starts out as a liquidy mixture, quickly transforms into a dense, thick, luscious, whipped one. Having the consistency of a thick, freshly whipped cream, the dalgona comes together in about 2-3 minutes.  


For those of you love drinking Bailey's and Coffee or Bailey's and Cream, you are going to be over the moon drinking this Bailey's Whipped Dalgona Coffee. Literally and figuratively! If you have been feeling a bit sluggish lately, well, your energy level will dramatically change! Think rocket fuel. 


I love whipped Dalgona coffee! Either with or without the addition of Bailey's Irish Cream. So much so that I am probably guilty of hoarding more than my fair share of instant espresso and instant coffee. 

Already I am dreaming of the day when I can have friends over for cocktails and/or dinner. The Bailey's Whipped Dalgona Coffee is destined to be the new after dinner drink. And, if by odd some chance, any of my friends had yet to jump on the whipped Dalgona coffee bandwagon during this never ending quarantine, this drink will finally get them into the mainstream. And who knows, it might even be the coffee drink responsible for converting the 'I take my coffee black' into 'I'll have a Dalgona' affiaonados. 

Recipe
Bailey's Whipped Dalgona Coffee
Serves 4

Ingredients
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons instant espresso
1 Tablespoon instant coffee
3 Tablespoons boiling water
8 ounces Bailey's Irish Cream, divided between four old-fashioned glasses
12 ounces whole milk, divided between four old-fashioned glasses
Lots of ice cubes
Optional: Dusting of Cocoa powder

Directions
1. In a medium sized bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, instant espresso, and instant coffee.
2. Pour in boiling water.
3. Using a handheld mixer, beat until the mixture is light, fluffy, and holds firm peaks (like a whipped cream).
4. In an old fashioned glass, drop in a large handful of ice cubes.
5. Pour 2 ounces of Bailey's Irish Cream into each glass.
6. Then pour 3 ounces of ice cold whole milk into each glass.
7. Divide the whipped Dalgona Coffee mixture between the four glasses. Optional: Lightly dust with cocoa powder.
8. Serve, savor and swoon. Seriously, this is extraordinarily delicious! 
Note: This beverage is best enjoyed if you stir the Bailey's Whipped Dalgona Coffee so all of the ingredients become blended and all of the flavors are balanced out.

Notes: (1) If only serving 2, cut the recipe in half. (2) I prefer the flavors of the instant espresso and instant coffee. My favorite the Espresso Instant Coffee from Medaglia D'Oro. (3) If you don't want the alcohol version, use larger wine glasses (with or without stems), fill them 3/4 with whole milk, then generously top with the whipped dalgona coffee mixture. This recipe makes the perfect amount for two! And oh, serve them with a straw! (4) If you don't have Bailey's Irish Cream, make this with some Kahlua!


My Little Compton Farmhouse, April 2012