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When your pumpkin spice craving meets your caffeine fix, the result is pure magic. Pumpkin spice whipped dalgona coffee is a creamy, spiced twist on the viral classic. It takes just a few ingredients to transform your average iced coffee into something cozy, foamy and seasonally perfect. Whether you’re powering through work or relaxing with a fall treat, this drink adds a touch of autumn to your glass, no barista required. Best of all, it’s quick, easy and customizable.
Pumpkin spice whipped dalgona coffee is a cozy, foamy twist on a viral favorite, combining fall spices, pumpkin and coffee into one dreamy drink.
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Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make: Comes together in minutes with just a whisk and basic ingredients.
Cozy fall flavor: Pumpkin spice brings seasonal warmth to your coffee.
Customizable: Adjust sweetness, milk type or spice level to your taste.
Instagram-worthy: That fluffy top makes it look café-ready with zero effort. You’ll want to post it with a fun coffee caption!
Pumpkin Whipped Coffee Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Instant coffee: Whips into the signature frothy dalgona topping.
Cane sugar or coconut sugar: Sweetens and stabilizes the whipped coffee.
Boiling water: Activates the coffee and helps create foam.
Pumpkin purée: Adds a creamy texture and natural fall flavor. Make sure you have 100% pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling which is already sweetened and spiced.
Pumpkin spice: Brings in those classic notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
Milk: Your base. Feel free to use any kind you like, from dairy to oat or almond.
How to Make Dalgona Coffee with Pumpkin Spice
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Whip the coffee mix: Beat instant coffee, sugar, spice, and hot water until thick and foamy.
Add pumpkin purée: Whip in gently just until incorporated.
Assemble the drink: Fill a glass with ice, pour in some milk and top with whipped coffee.
Sprinkle on spice: Dust extra pumpkin spice over the top before serving.
Substitutions and Variations
Use decaf: Instant decaf coffee works just as well for a caffeine-free option.
Try maple syrup: Swap sugar for maple syrup for a deeper fall flavor.
Serve hot: Skip the ice and heat the milk for a warm version.
Make it boozy: Add some Bailey’s, Frangelico, Amaretto, or a splash of spiced rum!
Serving Suggestions
With a sweet treat: Pair with banana pumpkin muffins, strawberry oatmeal bars, chocolate chip shortbread cookies, or puffed wheat squares for a perfect autumn coffee break.
For breakfast or brunch: Enjoy a chocolate cherry breakfast bowl or breakfast sliders with your whipped dalgona coffee.
How to Store Dalgona Coffee
Store: It’s best to make your dalgona coffee fresh, otherwise the foam will break down and the drink ingredients will separate.
Freeze: I haven’t tried freezing dalgona coffee but it might make an interesting popsicle!
Top Tips
Use hot water: Make sure it’s just boiled to activate the foam.
Don’t overwhip the pumpkin: Mix gently so it stays fluffy.
Don’t omit the sugar: The sugar isn’t just for sweetness. It helps with the consistency. If you don’t use sugar, the drink will take longer to whip and will collapse quicker.
Double the recipe: If using a stand mixer, more volume helps it whip properly.
Pumpkin Spice Dalgona Coffee FAQs
It’s a whipped coffee drink made by mixing instant coffee, sugar and hot water until thick and frothy. The fluffy mixture is then spooned over a glass of milk, served hot or cold. Originally popular in South Korea, it went viral worldwide for its simplicity, creamy texture and striking 2-layer look. Other names include Korean coffee, beaten coffee and frappe coffee.
No, instant is required to create the foamy texture. Any instant coffee will work, such as Starbucks pumpkin spice instant coffee or an unflavored one.
Yes, but it takes much longer and may not get as fluffy.
Pumpkin Spice Whipped Dalgona Coffee Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Whipped Dalgona Coffee
Equipment
- Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons instant coffee
- 1 ½ Tablespoons cane sugar, or coconut sugar
- 2 Tablespoons water, boiling
- ¾ Tablespoon pumpkin purée, canned
- ½ Teaspoon pumpkin spice, plus a little more for sprinkling on top
- 1 to 2 Cups milk
- Ice
Instructions
- Whisk coffee, sugar, pumpkin spice, and boiling water together using a stand mixer or a hand mixer for 2 to 3 minutes until foamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, if needed. (If you use a standing mixer I recommend doubling the recipe so the whisk reaches the mix).
- Whip in the pumpkin puree but don't over mix. Just enough until the pumpkin isn't visible.
- Add ice to a cup, pour in the milk and then top with the whipped pumpkin coffee mixture.
Notes
Don’t overwhip the pumpkin: Mix gently so it stays fluffy.
Don’t omit the sugar: The sugar isn’t just for sweetness. It helps with the consistency. If you don’t use sugar, the drink will take longer to whip and will collapse quicker.
Double the recipe: If using a stand mixer, more volume helps it whip properly.
Nutrition
Pumpkin spice whipped dalgona coffee is the perfect way to bring fall flavor into your caffeine routine. With its fluffy top, rich pumpkin notes and just enough sweetness, it’s a simple drink that feels special. Whether you serve it iced or warm, with dairy milk or plant-based, it always delivers on cozy vibes. Once you try this autumn-inspired twist, you’ll want to whip it up again and again. It’s a seasonal coffee recipe with perfect pumpkin flavor appeal.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
I was obsessed with this trend, but the pumpkin spice really takes it up to another notch!
Soooo good! I want to drink this every day!
This whipped dalgona coffee looks delicious. I would love to try this one at home. I am a massive fan of coffee and love to try various types of coffee from worldwide.
I can’t wait to try this! YUM!