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This Dragon Fruit Whipped Coffee recipe has icy, (coconut) milk, infused with dragon fruit powder, and is topped with lofty, whipped coffee (also, called, “Dalgona Coffee”) and then dusted with more, all, natural, hot pink dragon fruit powder to finish! (vegan option/vegetarian, makes 1 serving)
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Dragon Fruit Whipped Coffee
Hi Everyone, this Dragon Fruit Whipped Coffee (also called, “Dalgona coffee”) recipe is an iced coffee recipe that is colorful as it is delightful.
It has a base of cold milk (or vegan milk) mixed with dragon fruit powder, with ice, and then topped with lofty, whipped, coffee dusted with more dragon fruit powder.
Q + A
Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals; please seek professional opinions from your doctor and nutritionist if you are wondering if a dragon fruit is good for you or if you have further questions.
What is dragon fruit?
Dragon fruit is in the cactus family. It grows in Mexico and Central America where it is native.
The most common types have bright green and hot pink/red outer scales. On the inside, it has white flesh with black seeds.
There is another variety called yellow dragon fruit that has yellow outer skin and the same inner white flesh and black seeds.
There is a less common type that has red pulp with black seeds too.
Dragon fruit is also called by the names, pitaya, pitahaya, and strawberry pear!
Why is dragon fruit called dragon fruit?
Dragon fruit is called dragon fruit because of its leather-like skin on the fruit’s exterior. It has been called dragon fruit since 1963.
How do you eat dragon fruit?
If you are eating it fresh, you can just cut it in half and scoop it out or cut it in slices and eat it like watermelon, discarding the rind.
If you are eating it in powdered form, you can mix it into drinks, cocktails, mocktails, smoothies, coffee, or tea (make sure to follow the instructions on the brand’s package that you get).
What does Dragon Fruit taste like?
The flesh is pretty bland, it mild in sweetness and the seed has a nutty, earthy taste. The skin is not eaten, only the flesh inside should be eaten.
The flavor of dragon fruit can be described as a cross between a pear and a kiwi.
What does dragon fruit powder taste like?
Dragon fruit powder is pretty mild, its color is a major appeal and it is also said to be very healthy to eat.
What are the health benefits of dragon fruit?
It is said that dragon fruit is high in magnesium, boosts iron levels, promotes a healthy gut, high in fiber, and prevents chronic disease.
It is considered a nutrient-dense food!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold milk or vegan milk
- 1/2-1 teaspoon dragon fruit powder
- ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar (or regular granulated white sugar)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Kitchen Tools
- mixing bowls
- handheld mixer
- baking spatula
- tall glass
- straw
- mesh sifter, for dusting the top with more dragon fruit powder
- measuring spoons and cups
- wet measure
- ice maker
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Dragon Fruit Whipped Coffee
This Dragon Fruit Whipped Coffee recipe has icy, (coconut) milk, infused with dragon fruit powder, and is topped with lofty, whipped coffee (also, called, “Dalgona Coffee”) and then dusted with more, all, natural, hot pink dragon fruit powder to finish! (vegan option/vegetarian, makes 1 serving)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold milk or vegan milk
- 1/2-1 teaspoon dragon fruit powder
- ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar (or regular granulated white sugar)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Make the whipped coffee topping: Combine the instant coffee, water, and confectioner's sugar together, until you create a frothy whipped topping. I recommend a milk frother, but you can use a whisk or even a handheld electric mixer/stand mixer to mix the ingredients to stiff peaks.
- Make the Dragon Fruit Milk base: In a tall wet measure container, add the milk and then the dragon fruit powder, using a frothing wand, froth the mixture until combined.
- Build the drink: Pour the cold dragon fruit milk into a chilled glass, add ice cubes, spoon the whipped coffee on top, dust with more dragon fruit powder to finish, add a straw and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 303Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 233mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 0gSugar: 39gProtein: 16g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best. If you make this recipe and love it, remember to stop back and give it a 5-star rating – it helps others find the recipe!
This recipe was photographed on 3/15/2022 and first published on 3/18/2022.
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