This Espresso Latte with Dalgona Chocolate Recipe combines Honeycomb Candy ppopgi and a rich coffee concentrate. Unlike making whipped Dalgona lattes that require beating together equal parts instant coffee, sugar, and hot water for a long time, making an intense espresso with steamed oat milk and topped with sponge toffee candy is more satisfying for coffee drinkers!
Did you jump on the Dalgona coffee trend when it first debuted in North America? We did not since we had this whipped coffee drink many times in South Korea many years before. But when the popular Korean Netflix series Squid Game brought back the childhood sugar candy treat called dalgona (달고나) or ppopgi (뽑기), we could not resist making this popular street vendor honeycomb treat! Refer to it now as the infamously Squid Game Cookie Recipe.
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Ingredients and Substitutes
- Espresso Coffee - make a cup of strong, bold coffee in your coffee machine or French Press. If you must, instant coffee powder works too!
- Chocolate - I love to put a piece of Nespresso Chocolate Squares directly into my coffee cup as the espresso brews. You can also use mini Chocolate chips or After Eight Mint Chocolate Thins too! Or you can shortcut this step with Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, typically used in vegan baking or Nesquik powder (chocolate version)
- Milk Alternatives - I prefer neutral-tasting Oat Milk. It is our favorite milk alternative without nuts. However, you can use your favourite dairy-free milk substitutes, almond milk or coconut milk. If you want your kind of milk, like heavy cream, that is up to you!
- Dalgona Honeycomb Candy - use our fool-proof recipe to make a batch of these perfect treat.
If you have a Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine, you can shortcut all this with a Chocolate Fudge capsule. This dark chocolate-flavoured coffee is so creamy, smooth and velvety with the right consistency of rich dark chocolate flavour intensity! This barista creation blend makes the perfect mocha coffee with a sweet and velvety blend of Latin American and African Arabicas with a soft biscuit note.
Most dry ingredients, tools and supplies can be purchased at your local coffee specialty stores or Amazon Online.
Love This Dalgona Latte? Other homemade drinks you will love!
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Instructions
First, let's be clear, we are not making a fluffy whipped Dalgona coffee or whipped chocolate that requires egg whites and an electric whisk. You don't need an electric handheld mixer, or hand whisk, said magical dalgona coffee frosting 400 times to form stiff peaks.
First, make a batch of Honeycomb Toffee Candy that went viral on social media after the Netflix show Squid Games aired. Let it cool down, break it apart and set aside. This Youtube video will help you get started!
Method 1
Make a shot of espresso in your coffee maker, Frech Press or Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine. Today I used the Chocolate Fudge capsule.
To the bottom of my cup, I added a piece of Nespresso Chocolate Squares to create my mocha Dalgona coffee.
While your coffee is brewing, add your favorite milk to the milk frother. We love our Nespresso Aeroccino! Set the mode to either "hot milk" or "cold milk" depending on if you fancy a hot coffee or an iced milk latte.
Method 2
There are different ways to make this Dalgona chocolate milk. It can be with something other than a Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine.
If you do not have a Chocolate Fudge capsule, you can add unsweetened Cocoa Powder or Nesquik chocolate powder and instant coffee granules into the milk frother with the oat milk. The milk frother will combine, emulsify and cream up the ingredients together!
The Nesquik strawberry milk powder is a childhood favourite of mine!
Assembly
Add a few ice cubes to your cup if you make an iced Dalgona chocolate milk base.
Add as much airy honeycomb toffee on top of this non-traditional dalgona coffee. Remember, it can get quite sweet if you are used to drinking your coffee without sugar! Add a few dalgona candies at a time.
What Do You Serve With Dalgona Coffee? Other Korean Food Recipes
- Jolly Pong Crush Milkshake 퐁크러쉬
- Vegan Korean Spicy Beef Stew (Yukgaejang) 육개장
- Padak Korean Fried Chicken Burger 파닭
- Korean Green Onion Salad 파절이 파무침
- Padak Crispy Korean Fried Chicken 파닭
- Bibimbap Rice Bowl and Spicy Sesame Sauce
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This Espresso Latte with Dalgona Chocolate Recipe combines Honeycomb Candy ppopgi and a rich coffee concentrate. Unlike making whipped Dalgona lattes that require beating together equal parts instant coffee, granulated sugar, and hot water for a long time, making an intense espresso with steamed oat milk and topped with sponge toffee candy is more satisfying for coffee drinkers!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 person 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
- 1 Shot of Espresso Coffee
- 250 ml of Oat Milk (Milk Alternative or Heavy Cream)
- 50g Honeycomb Toffee Candy, more if desired
- 1 piece of Nespresso Chocolate Squares, a handful of mimi chocholate chips, or
- 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder or Nesquik powder
Instructions
First, make a batch of Honeycomb Toffee Candy that went viral on social media after the Netflix show Squid Games aired. Let it cool down, break it apart and set aside. This Youtube video will help you get started!
Method 1
- Make a shot of espresso in your coffee maker, Frech Press or Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine. Today I used the Chocolate Fudge capsule.
- To the bottom of my cup, I added a piece of Nespresso Chocolate Squares to create my mocha Dalgona coffee.
- While your coffee is brewing, add your favorite milk to the milk frother. We love our Nespresso Aeroccino! Set the mode to either "hot milk" or "cold milk" depending on if you fancy a hot coffee or an iced milk latte.
Method 2
- There are different ways to make this Dalgona chocolate milk. It can be with something other than a Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine.
- If you do not have a Chocolate Fudge capsule, you can add unsweetened Cocoa Powder or Nesquik chocolate powder and instant coffee granules into the milk frother with the oat milk. The milk frother will combine, emulsify and cream up the ingredients together!
Assembly
- Add a few ice cubes to your cup if you make an iced Dalgona chocolate milk base.
- Add as much airy honeycomb toffee on top of this non-traditional dalgona coffee. Remember, it can get quite sweet if you are used to drinking your coffee without sugar! Start by adding a few dalgona candies at a time.
Equipment
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- The Nesquik strawberry milk powder is a childhood favourite of mine!
- A milk frother or handheld milk frother conveniently makes velvety creamy milk base.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 409
- Sugar: 37.4 g
- Sodium: 265.8 mg
- Fat: 21.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 51.9 g
- Fiber: 4.4 g
- Protein: 5.7 g
- Cholesterol: 26.5 mg
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Katie says
This Latte is simply incredible!
Nancy says
thanks Katie! it's a great way to start the morning!
Melinda says
What treat! I’ll use heavy cream since that’s what I have on a hand but this yummy latte beats anything I’ll get from a coffee house drive thru. Thank you for sharing.
Nancy says
Your korean coffee latte must have been super creamy and satisfying!
Andrea says
these espresso lattee turned out so good! so simple to whip up to start the day energized!
Nancy says
Easy on the caffeine girl!
Crystal says
This latte is the perfect fall treat! I love the honeycomb toffee candy!
Nancy says
It's the perfect any time treat!
Sara Welch says
Enjoyed this with breakfast this morning and started my day off right! So delicious and refreshing; easily, the best way to get going in the morning!
Nancy says
Now that's a great way to wake up to!
kushigalu says
Love the combination here. New and refreshing. Thanks for sharing.
Nancy says
Now that's a great way to wake up to!
Min says
I really like this chocolate spin to dalgona coffee. Cannot believe how easy it is to make this at home. Thank you for an awesome recipe - 10/10!
Nancy says
Thanks Min - Enjoy this Dalgona Alternative!
Choclette says
Drinks like this are so exciting. Lots of flavours going on. It was the addition of chocolate and honeycomb that got me.
Nancy says
Now that's a great way to wake up to! Right ?
Lyn says
Love this recipe! The combination of the Dalgona coffee with the homemade candy is divine! Definitely saving this one.
Nancy says
I always save a few pieces so i can snack on mid-day too!
Dana says
This looks and sounds incredible! Love the toffee bits, can't wait to try it.
Nancy says
Enjoy! they are super addicting!
Katherine says
This is incredible! I love the textures and flavors.
Nancy says
Enjoy! they are super addicting!
Gina Abernathy says
A delightful latte that was just what I needed.
Nancy says
Enjoy! they are super addicting!
Tayler says
I made one of these today and it was the perfect way to start my day! Definitely making often!
Nancy says
Enjoy! they are super addicting!
Jere Cassidy says
Everything looks so good in the coffee, but that honeycomb candy just looks awesome.
Nancy says
thanks Jere!! Enjoy! they are super addicting!
Tina says
As a coffee lover, I'm obsessed with this recipe!! It's so delicious.
Nancy says
Enjoy! they are super addicting!
Genevieve says
This is such a unique take on Dalgona coffee, I love the idea of using chocolate. Look delicious!
Nancy says
It's a nice little twist to the common Dalgona latte!