Salt Coffee

Name: Salt Coffee
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled to room temp; 6 tbsp sweetened condensed milk; 6 tbsp heavy cream; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; as needed ice cubes

A popular Vietnamese cafe drink featuring strong brewed coffee poured over a creamy, lightly salted whipped condensed milk foam. The salt enhances the sweetness and rounds the bitterness for a surprisingly addictive combination.

10 minEasyServes 2160 cal/serving

VietnameseNon-Alcoholic DrinkNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyEgg-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled to room temp
6 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
6 tbsp heavy cream
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
as needed ice cubes

Instructions

1

Whisk together 6 tbsp sweetened condensed milk, 6 tbsp heavy cream, and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt in a small bowl until slightly thickened and the salt is dissolved, about 1 minute. Do not over-whip - the foam should be pourable, not stiff.
2

Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
3

Divide 1 cup cooled to room temp strong brewed coffee or espresso evenly between the glasses.
4

Spoon or pour the salted cream foam over the top of each glass, allowing it to float on the coffee.
5

Serve immediately. Stir gently before drinking to taste the layers, or sip through the foam as is.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Salt Coffee?

The entry for Salt Coffee calls for 6 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 Salt Coffee dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Salt Coffee is 6 tbsp sweetened condensed milk, 6 tbsp heavy cream. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Salt Coffee keto-friendly?

A serving of Salt Coffee carries 16 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

How many calories are in Salt Coffee?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 160 calories, with 2 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat, plus 250 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Salt Coffee for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the coffee drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. 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.

Serve it with

Che Hat Sen dessert
Banh Cuon breakfast
Mít Chiên starter

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