Intermediate
Peanut Butter Dalgona Cheesecake
A luxurious coffee drink that combines viral dalgona foam with rich peanut butter and creamy cheesecake flavors. This indulgent beverage features fluffy whipped coffee on top of a smooth peanut butter cream base with graham cracker crumbs, creating a drinkable cheesecake experience.
20 min
1 serving
Cold Brew

Instructions
Cold Brew Base
- Combine coarse ground coffee with room temperature water
- Stir well and steep for 12 minutes for quick concentrate
- Strain through fine mesh filter and set aside
Dalgona Foam
- In mixing bowl, combine instant coffee, brown sugar, and hot water
- Whip with hand mixer for 4-5 minutes until thick and fluffy
- Mixture should hold stiff peaks and be light caramel colored
Cheesecake Base
- In separate bowl, whisk softened cream cheese until smooth
- Add peanut butter and mix until combined
- Gradually add cold milk and vanilla, whisking until creamy
- Stir in 2 tbsp of cold brew concentrate
Assembly
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs in bottom of tall glass
- Pour cheesecake mixture over crumbs
- Add ice cubes
- Generously spoon dalgona foam on top
- Garnish with more graham cracker crumbs and chopped peanuts
- Serve with spoon and straw
Pro Tips
Cheesecake Success Tips:
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for smooth mixing
- Whip dalgona until very thick - patience is key!
- Use room temperature ingredients for better blending
- Make graham cracker crumbs by crushing crackers in sealed bag
- Chill glass beforehand for best presentation
- Extra dalgona foam keeps in fridge for 2-3 days
Recipe Details
Coffee Amount:20g
Water Amount:150ml
Grind Size:Coarse
Water Temp:Room temperature
Prep Time:15 min
Ingredients
- coffee beans - 20g
- instant coffee - 2 tbsp
- brown sugar - 2 tbsp
- hot water - 2 tbsp
- cream cheese - 2 tbsp softened
- creamy peanut butter - 1 tbsp
- whole milk - 180ml
- vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
- graham cracker crumbs - 1 tbsp
- chopped peanuts - 1 tsp
Equipment Needed
- hand mixer
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- fine mesh strainer
- tall glass
- measuring spoons