What is Freddo Cappuccino? Is this Greek drink the next big thing after Dalgona?

Is Freddo Cappuccino the next Dalgona? Well, this is not the first time, when coffee lovers around the world are going gaga over a new coffee trend. But this new style of making a creamy, foamy and indulgent cold Freddo Cappuccino has taken the internet by storm.

During the pandemic, the Korean trend of making Dalgona became so popular that from celebs to connoisseurs to bloggers, this coffee trends paved its way to every coffee lover’s heart and much like the creamy and foamy Dalgona coffee, this indulgent and coffee to seems too be the next big thing. But what exactly is Freddo Cappuccino and how you can make it at home.

Freddo Cappuccino is basically a Greek iced coffee drink, which is very creamy and foamy, so if you are a fan of creamy coffee or Cappuccino, then this drink is perfect for you! The taste and texture of this coffee delight resembles a lot to Frappe, but the creaminess in this Greek-style drink makes the real difference!

This classic Greek drink was popularised by food bloggers. However, this drink has been a quintessential coffee drink in almost every Cafe in Greece, Cyprus and even in Italy.

While both the drinks look similar, the only thing that makes it different is that Frappe is made by using instant coffee and Freddo is prepared by using espresso shots. Also, the addition of milk/ cream is more as compared to Frappe.

The classic Greek iced coffee became popular when a food blogger Carolina Gelen shared a recipe for making this simple cold Cappuccino.

To make this quick recipe, take a shaker and add in 2 shots of espresso, along with crushed ice and sugar. Keep shaking till the blend turns frothy and creamy.

Next, add a jar or glass, fill it with 3 parts of thick cream and 1 part of milk, add some vanilla essence. Using a whisker, whisk it to just shake it till the blend turns thick and foamy.

Now, take a serving glass, pour the coffee blend, add the milky foam. Make sure that all the layers of coffee are not mixed, which gives it a distinct taste.

Would you like to give it a try?