Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee

Name: Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2.5 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso; 2.5 tablespoons powdered monkfruit or erythritol; 4 teaspoons hot boiling water; 2 tablespoons sugar-free caramel syrup; 2 cups unsweetened macadamia nut milk or other nut milk; sprinkle of salt

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A variation to the popular whipped coffee - this keto salted caramel dalgona coffee drink is foamy favorite that is inspired by the coffeehouse favorite, cold brew with salted cream cold foam.

creamy salted caramel keto dalgona coffee with salt sprinkled on top

salt crystals on top caramel coffee foam

5 Mins

Nutrition Facts

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Calories

Fat

Protein

Net Carb

16g

Total Carbs

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Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee Ingredients

2.5 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso
2.5 tablespoons powdered monkfruit or erythritol
4 teaspoons hot boiling water
2 tablespoons sugar-free caramel syrup
2 cups unsweetened macadamia nut milk or other nut milk
sprinkle of salt

Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee Directions

STEP

1

Get a small bowl

In a small bowl, add coffee, sweetener and hot water.
STEP

2

Electric mix it

Using an electric mixer, mix until smooth, frothy and ribbons form at the top when pulling the whisk out of the mixture. You can whisk by hand too, but this will take around 10 minutes.
STEP

3

Add the caramel

Lighlty mix in caramel syrup.
STEP

4

Pour nut milk

Pour 1 cup of cold or hot nut milk into a glass. Top with half of the Dalgona coffee foam and sprinkle with salt.

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A favorite Starbucks drink is their cold brew with salted caramel cream foam. This salted caramel dalgona coffee reminds me so much of that popular coffeehouse beverage. Dalgona coffee is a creamy whipped coffee drink. It is about 2/3 milk (nut milk or cream for keto versions) topped with 1/3 velvelty coffee foam. The coffee foam in this drink is flavored with a sugar-free caramel syrup and a spinkle of salt.

Instant Coffee

Dalgona coffee foam is made using three ingredients – instant coffee, sweetener and hot boil. It will not work if you use regular ground coffee. Any type of instant coffee will work – regular coffee or espresso. Avoid any coffees with MCT oils or creamers in them as well. The fats in the creamers and MCT can cause the whip to fall flat and not retain volume. Sweetener is necessary to help create the foam, so don’t skip on this step. The hot water will help dissolve the instant coffee and sweetener.

Sweetener for Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee

As mentioned above, the second main ingredient in Dalgona coffee is sugar. It helps to create the foam along with the instant coffee. The Dalgona coffee you see all over the internet has 5 teaspoons of sugar added to the coffee whip! That is 20 grams of carbohydrates! Don’t worry, it’s easy to turn your coffee into a keto friendly salted caramel dalgona coffee by using alternative sweeteners like monkfruit and erythritol. The powdered verisons of these keto sugar replacers work the best sicne they dissolve better. The brands I recommend are Lakanto and Swerve.

Milk Options

Most of a dalgona coffee is made up of milk or cream. Traditional whipped coffee uses milk; however, you can substitute with nut milk or heavy cream to make this dalgona drink more keto friendly. I like to use macadamia nut milk. It is creamy, unflavored and contains very low carbohydrates, but you can use all heavy cream or other nut milks. You could even use half and half (although it is higher in carbohydrates). Other Nut Milk Options:

almond milk
cashew milk
pili nut milk
hemp milk

Caramel Flavoring

To achieve a caramel flavoring in this keto dalgona coffee, I use a sugar-free caramel syrup. If you trying to avoid sugar alcohols, you could try using ChocZero Caramel Syrup. Add 2.5 tablespoons to the instant coffee and it will produce a beautifully whipped coffee. Save 10% off your order with code KETOFOCUS at checkout.

How to Create Dalgona Coffee Foam

The velvetly smooth dalgona coffee foam is made by a whisking action. I recommend using an electric mixer to whip your coffee foam. It will only take a few mintues to acheive a velvety smooth foam. If you don’t have an electric mixer, you can whisk the coffee by hand. It will just take longer – about 8-10 minutes of constant whisking to produce the stable foam.

Dalgona Coffee Variations

four different types of keto dalgona coffees

There are lots of different Dalgona coffee variations you should try! Try these fun whipped coffee varations:

Keto Dalgona Coffee
Keto Mocha Dalgona Coffee
[Keto Matcha Latte Dalgona](/recipes/keto-dalgona-matcha-latte/

Keto Salted Caramel Dalgona Coffee: FAQS

Can I use regular sugar instead of powdered monkfruit or erythritol?

While you can use regular sugar, it won't keep the recipe keto-friendly. If you're looking to maintain the low-carb aspect, stick with powdered monkfruit or erythritol for the best results!

What can I substitute for macadamia nut milk?

If you don't have macadamia nut milk, you can use any unsweetened nut milk like almond or coconut milk. Just keep in mind that the flavor may vary slightly!

How long can I store leftovers of this coffee?

This whipped coffee is best enjoyed fresh. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Just give it a good stir before enjoying again!

Is there a dairy-free option for the salted cream cold foam?

Absolutely! You can create a dairy-free foam by using coconut cream or a whipped non-dairy topping. Just make sure it's sugar-free to keep the recipe keto-friendly!

Can I make this recipe decaf?

Yes! Simply use decaffeinated instant coffee or espresso in the same amount, and you'll have a delicious decaf version of your keto salted caramel dalgona coffee!

Nutritional information & Macros

Amount Per Serving
Calories	80
Fat	5g
Protein	1g
Total Carbs	16g
Net Carbs	1g

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