Egg Coffee

Name: Egg Coffee
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, hot; 4 large egg yolks; 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Ca phe trung, Hanoi's beloved beverage of strong Vietnamese drip coffee topped with a thick, velvety custard-like foam made from whipped egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. Served warm as a decadent morning treat.

15 minEasyServes 2180 cal/serving

VietnameseNon-Alcoholic DrinkBlenderVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, hot
4 large egg yolks
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Brew 1 cup hot strong brewed coffee or espresso using a Vietnamese phin drip filter or a strong espresso machine. Divide hot coffee between two heat-safe cups, filling each about halfway.
2

In a blender or using a hand mixer, beat 4 large egg yolks and 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk together on high speed for 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and holds soft peaks. Add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and blend 10 seconds more.
3

Spoon the whipped egg foam generously over the hot coffee in each cup. The foam should sit on top like a thick cloud.
4

Serve immediately while the coffee is still hot. Sip through the foam or stir gently to combine as you drink.

Questions

Can I make Egg Coffee dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I halve or double Egg Coffee?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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