beverage

Easy Layered Iced Coffee with Homemade Foam

Elevate your daily coffee ritual with this effortlessly chic layered iced coffee. Featuring a light, airy homemade foam, this recipe delivers both stunning visual appeal and delightful taste. It's incredibly simple to prepare with common kitchen staples and perfect for a refreshing treat any time of day, easily customized to your preferences.

Easy Layered Iced Coffee with Homemade Foam
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
0 min
Total time
10 min
Servings:
4
persons

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoonsInstant coffee granules
  • 4 tablespoonsGranulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoonsHot water
  • 3 cupsMilk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 4 cupsIce cubes

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the instant coffee granules, granulated sugar, and hot water. Use an electric hand mixer or a whisk to whip the mixture vigorously until it becomes thick, creamy, and light brown, forming stiff peaks. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes with a mixer, or 8-10 minutes by hand.

    5 min
  2. 2

    Divide the ice cubes evenly among four serving glasses.

    1 min
  3. 3

    Pour approximately 3/4 cup of milk into each glass, filling them about two-thirds full.

    1 min
  4. 4

    Carefully spoon the prepared coffee foam on top of the milk in each glass, creating a distinct layer. For best results, spoon gently to maintain the separation of layers.

    2 min
  5. 5

    Serve immediately and enjoy your beautifully layered iced coffee. Stir before drinking to combine the layers and foam.

    1 min

Nutrition

  • 120kcal

    Calories

  • 5g

    Protein

  • 15g

    Carbs

  • 5g

    Fat