Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk

Name: Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 4 tbsp dark roast ground coffee (Vietnamese-style robusta or strong dark roast); 1 cup hot water (just off the boil); 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk; 2 cups ice cubes

Ca phe sua da, the classic Vietnamese iced coffee made by slowly dripping dark robusta coffee through a phin filter directly over sweetened condensed milk, then stirring vigorously and pouring over a tall glass of ice.

8 minEasyServes 2150 cal/serving

VietnameseNon-Alcoholic DrinkNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 tbsp dark roast ground coffee (Vietnamese-style robusta or strong dark roast)
1 cup hot water (just off the boil)
4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
2 cups ice cubes

Instructions

1

Place a Vietnamese phin filter over a heat-safe glass or mug. If you don't have a phin, use a small French press or a moka pot.
2

Add 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk to the bottom of each serving glass.
3

Brew 4 tbsp dark roast ground coffee (Vietnamese-style robusta or strong dark roast) with 1 cup hot water (just off the boil) through the phin filter, letting it drip slowly (about 4-5 minutes) directly into the glass on top of the condensed milk.
4

Stir the hot coffee and condensed milk vigorously until fully combined and slightly frothy.
5

Fill a tall glass with 2 cups ice cubes and pour the coffee-milk mixture over the ice. Stir once more and serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk?

The entry for Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk calls for 4 tbsp sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk is 4 tbsp 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.

Is Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk keto-friendly?

A serving of Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk carries 20 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 100 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 20 percent.

How many calories are in Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 150 calories, with 2 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 30 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the ground coffee drops from 4 tbsp to 2 tbsp; doubled, it is 8 tbsp. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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