Frozen Whipped Coffee Is the 2.0 Version of the Viral Pandemic Favorite: Easy Recipe Preps in 10 Minutes

While some food trends come and go, others come back better than ever. You can certainly say this about whipped coffee, the pandemic drink trend that's returned in frozen form. How? The instant coffee base is whipped until fluffy and frozen in a separate container. TikTok is loving this 2.0 version of whipped coffee as it creates a big batch that's ready whenever you want to add a scoop or two to milk. Before you know it, the frozen base is transformed into a quick iced coffee to sip in the morning or afternoon. Read on to find out more about frozen whipped coffee and a simple recipe to make in advance.

What is whipped coffee?

Whipped coffee (also called Dalgona coffee) is a mixture of instant coffee, sugar and water that's whipped and then served over milk. This drink was popularized by a South Korean actor named Jung Il-woo who had it at a restaurant in Macau, China. The taste and appearance of this frothy drink resembled dalgona, a South Korean honeycomb toffee. So, the drink became known as "Dalgona coffee" and it features a sweet yet strong flavor that becomes balanced once it's combined with milk.

The frozen twist to this viral favorite

The global success of this drink came during the pandemic in 2020 as videos of social media users making it went viral. Fast forward to today, whipped coffee is having a resurgence — but this time many home cooks are freezing it to enjoy later.

TikTok creator Ethan Rode ( @ethanrodecoffee ) is to thank for putting frozen whipped coffee on the map as a time-saving way to bulk prep this java topping. Freezing whipped coffee gives it a consistency that he likens to ice cream, which helps keep the drink cold. Whenever you're ready to serve it, simply scoop your desired amount into a glass of milk with ice and stir it well. Watch his viral video to see this process unfold.

An easy frozen whipped coffee recipe

To make your own batch of frozen whipped coffee, try this recipe from TikTok creator Maya Leinenbach ( @fitgreenmind ). The recipe uses equal parts of the ingredients, making it easy to remember once you've nailed the method. Plus, adding your favorite flavorings like cinnamon or vanilla extract enhances the whipped coffee's sweetness. One sip of this creamy drink will make you want to add it to your daily coffee routine!

Frozen Whipped Coffee

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup instant coffee
• ¼ cup hot water
• ¼ cup sugar or maple syrup

Directions:

• Total time: 10 mins
• Yield: 5 to 6 servings

1. Place ingredients in clean bowl or stand mixer. Use electric whisk or whisk attachment and beat ingredients until soft peaks form. ( Note: This should about 5 minutes with the mixture starting off looking very dark and then getting lighter in color.)
2. Spoon whipped coffee mixture into large airtight container. Store in freezer.
3. To serve, add 1 to 2 scoops of coffee to glass filled with milk and ice. Stir with straw and enjoy!
4. Note: Frozen whipped coffee can last up to a month in the freezer.

Bonus way to enjoy frozen whipped coffee

If you'd rather savor your whipped coffee as a dessert, you can scoop it into a bowl and eat it like coffee ice cream. Try topping it with whipped cream or chocolate sauce to add more sweetness.

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