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Vietnamese Iced Coffee Recipe: Simple Homemade
Ca Phe Trung

15 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
7
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
The Vietnamese iced coffee recipe is a strong black coffee consumed straight on the rocks. But this one is an iced version of Hanoi's most iconic café drink called cà phê trứng, or egg coffee, that locals and visitors have been relishing since 1946. The original was created by a local coffee shop owner who, faced with milk shortage during wartime, used whipped egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. The cold version of the egg coffee is served over ice, making it the perfect summer drink. This iced egg coffee recipe is sight after because it shares the same frothy top like the viral dalgona recipe. But for the egg coffee, the foamy top is created by the whisked egg yolk, condensed milk, and vanilla. This foam is light yet rich and closer to a loose version of the Italian dessert zabaglione, rather than a stiff meringue. Spooned over cold, strong-brewed coffee and ice, for an energising drink. For the most authentic version of this iced egg coffee recipe, you should go for the Vietnamese robusta beans. Brew using a Vietnamese phin brewer to produce a coffee that is strong, earthy, and full-bodied to match the richness of the egg cream. Brewing an espresso from a dark roast coffee works just as well. All you need is a whisk, a glass, and good-quality eggs.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
3 tbspFinely ground coffee (heaped)
1 1/2 cupsHot water
1Egg yolk
2 tbspSweetened condensed milk
¼ tspVanilla extract
as neededIce cubes
for toppingCinnamon or cocoa powder (optional)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Make the Whipped Egg Mixture

Add the egg yolk, condensed milk, and vanilla extract to a small bowl. Whisk well for 5-10 minutes, or use a small electric hand mixer or milk frother. The mixture should turn pale yellow, aerated, and frothy; not stiff like whipped cream. Refrigerate until ready to use.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Make the Whipped Egg Mixture
10 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Brew the Coffee
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Assemble the Iced Egg Coffee
2 Minutes

FAQs

Adding egg to coffee creates a smoother, creamier texture and can reduce the bitterness. Egg proteins also boost its nutrient content, making the coffee more filling and richer than usual.