- Sift cocoa before whipping to prevent dry pockets.
- Treat this as a sweet beverage; reduce sugar gradually rather than expecting unsweetened cocoa to whip the same way.
Chocolate cloud breakDrink · Korean style
Dalgona Whipped Cocoa Milk
Cold milk crowned with a glossy whipped cocoa cloud, the coffee free comeback of a social media classic.
Trend signalDalgona cocoa comebackWhy it is trending · Delish ↗MoodRecipe developed this original version after tracking the wider social food format. It is not a transcription of the linked recipe.
10 minutesEasy difficulty8g protein
Why it fits
The dramatic chocolate cloud turns an ordinary glass of milk into a playful pause.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp heavy cream or aquafaba
- 1 cup cold milk
- ½ tsp vanilla
- Ice
- Pinch of salt
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Whip cocoa, sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt until thick and spoonable.
- 02
Fill a glass with ice and milk.
- 03
Spoon the cocoa cloud over the top and stir before drinking.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use aquafaba for a dairy free foam and plant milk below.
- Add cinnamon or orange zest for a different mood.
The foam is best fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours and rewhipped briefly.
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Per serving, approximately
240 calories8g protein3g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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