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    Home / Posts / Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee

    Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee

    April 10, 2020 by Keto Cooking Christian 4 Comments

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    If you're missing your favorite coffee shop's iced coffee, this Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee is fun to make and will satisfy those caffeine cravings.

    top view of salted caramel dalgona coffee
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    • What's in Keto Dalgona Coffee
    • How to Make Keto Dalgona Coffee
    • Tips for Making the Best Keto Dalgona Coffee
    • Variations for Sugar Free Dalgona Coffee
    • More Keto Salted Caramel Recipes

    Dalgona Coffee seems to have popped up out of no where. This new craze is taking coffee fans by storm. And the great news is, there's a Keto version!

    side view of salted caramel dalgona coffee

    Dalgona, or whipped coffee as it's sometimes called, is a bold and thick instant coffee mixed into a foam and served over your favorite Keto friendly milk and ice. 

    top view of salted caramel dalgona coffee

    So what's all the fuss about? Dalgona coffee gets its name from a South Korean candy called dalgona, a sugary toffee with a sponge-like texture. In translations, the word mean, "It's Sweet," which is an appropriate name for this Keto iced coffee beverage. 

    What's in Keto Dalgona Coffee

    • Instant coffee
    • Swerve Confectioners
    • Hot Water
    • Salted caramel sauce
    • Unsweetened almond milk
    • Optional: Heavy cream

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Keto Dalgona Coffee

    Add the instant coffee, Swerve confectioners and hot water to a mixing bowl. 

    dalgona coffee ingredients in glass bowl

    Mix using a hand mixer for 2-3 minutes or until you have stiff peaks.

    dalgona coffee ingredients in glass bowl being mixed

    First it will be dark and very loose.

    dalgona coffee ingredients in glass bowl with hand mixer

    Then it will start to thicken, as the color lightens up.

    dalgona coffee ingredients in glass bowl beaten to stiff peaks

    It will form thick and form stiff peaks, just as you get when whipping heavy cream.

    salted caramel coating the inside of a glass

    Drizzle the salted caramel sauce on the inside of a glass.

    salted caramel covered glass with milk being poured into it

    Add in the almond milk and optional (heavy cream).

    salted caramel dalgona coffee

    Then dollop with the whipped coffee over the top.

    salted caramel dalgona coffee with caramel being spooned on top

    You can also add a another drizzle of the salted caramel over the top, if you'd like.  

    closeup of salted caramel dalgona coffee

    Then stir well before drinking immediately. If you wait too long to drink it, the salted caramel could solidify and be more difficult to blend.  The optional heavy cream just makes the entire drink a little more creamy, but you can omit it if you'd like.

    top view of salted caramel dalgona coffee

    Even though there're just a few simple ingredients to make Keto Dalgona, each ingredient serves a specific purpose.

    Instant coffee or espresso powder delivers the intense flavor and the Swerve helps to stabilize the foam as you're mixing it. The hot water helps to dissolve the coffee powder to make s creamy thick texture.  

    two jars of Nescafe instant coffee

    Tips for Making the Best Keto Dalgona Coffee

    I highly recommend using either regular instant coffee or decaf instant coffee. Decaf is great for anyone who can't have caffeine, but it's also perfect if you're wanting to make your Dalgona as a late night treat!

    This sugar free iced coffee is simple enough to make, but remember to use very hot water and just the recommended amount. Too much water will prevent the coffee from getting a good foam. 

    You can use a hand whisk and a little elbow grease to get the coffee mixture thick, but using an electric hand mixer does a faster and better job.

    Even though some recipes use liquid sweetener, a confectioners sweetener like Swerve helps stabilize the foam and gives the super fluffy foam you're looking for.

    salted caramel dalgona coffee with coffee beans

    Variations for Sugar Free Dalgona Coffee

    There're many ways to put your own personal spin on this Keto coffee. Have some fun and try different variations. Here are some ideas to explore:

    • Switch up the milk. You can use hot or cold unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened coconut milk or you can even you a heavy cream mixed with water for the base of this drink. Personally I like to add a little heavy cream to my almond milk, it makes it more creamy and luscious.
    • Add a little extract to the milk. Some great ideas for extracts would be vanilla, coconut, coffee or almond. 
    • If you're craving one of these Keto whipped coffees in the evening but you're afraid the caffeine will keep you awake, you can always use decaffeinated instant coffee.

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    • Salted Caramel Collagen Muffins
    • Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars
    • Salted Caramel Cookies
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    Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee

    If you’re missing your favorite coffee shop’s iced coffee, this Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee is fun to make and will satisfy those caffeine cravings.
    5 from 1 vote
    Author: Julianne
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoons instant coffee
    • 2-4 tablespoons Swerve confectioners, see notes
    • 2 tablespoons hot water
    • 1 tablespoon salted caramel sauce
    • 1 ½ cups ice cold unsweetened almond milk
    • Optional: 2 tablespoons heavy cream

    Instructions
     

    • Add the instant coffee, Swerve confectioners and hot water to a mixing bowl. Mix using a hand mixer for 2-3 minutes or until you have stiff peaks.
    • Drizzle the salted caramel sauce on the inside of a glass. Add in the almond milk and optional (heavy cream), then dollop with the whipped coffee over the top. You can also add a another drizzle of the salted caramel over the top, if you’d like.
    • Then stir well before drinking. If you wait too long to drink it, the salted caramel could solidify and be more difficult to blend.  The optional heavy cream just makes the entire drink a little more creamy, but you can omit it if you’d like.

    Recipe Notes

    This could also be made with hot unsweetened almond, coconut or a mix of heavy cream and water, rather than serving it ice cold, as recommended.
    Use anywhere from 2-4 tablespoons of Swerve Confectioners to sweeten up your coffee. I find that I prefer right around 3 tablespoons in mine. But it will all depend on how you like your coffee.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Calories 181kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    181
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    19
    g
    29
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    56
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    1. Jules

      April 20, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      Thank you for the reply! So if it is just the sweetener, coffee and water it would total zero carbs?

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        April 20, 2020 at 6:26 pm

        You'd want to check each ingredient, but yes, in theory should be zero.

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    2. Jules

      April 20, 2020 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      This is awesome, thank you! Just wondering if the carbs come from the milk and salted caramel?

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        April 20, 2020 at 3:26 pm

        Yes, both.

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