This simple recipe for Vietnamese Egg Coffee features a strong, hot coffee with a light, foamy egg cream mixture suspended on top.

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What is Vietnamese egg coffee?

With origins in Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnamese egg coffee, also known as ca phe trung is strong, dark coffee with a whipped, sweetened foamy textured egg cream on top, similar to an eggnog.

Why you'll love this Vietnamese egg coffee recipe

This recipe for Vietnamese Egg Coffee uses only 1 egg yolk, and is not too sweet.

It's simple to make, with not much to clean afterwards.

You can adjust the amount of condensed milk to your taste.

Using hot brewed coffee tempers the temperature of the egg foam and partially "cooks" it.

It tastes like a custard coffee.

Equipment you'll need

whisk or small electric frother

Ingredients you'll need

Note: Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

raw egg yolk: choose free-range, organic egg; save the egg white for pavlova, or souffle pancakes
condensed milk: sweetened condensed milk, which usually comes in a can; you can use more if you prefer a sweeter drink
vanilla extract: for even more flavour; optional
hot brewed Vietnamese coffee: you can use whichever method to brew the coffee, using ground coffee with a coffee filter/metal phin filter or French press; it's important to use hot coffee for this recipe, as the coffee will temper/"cook" the egg

How to make it

Combine egg yolk with condensed milk and vanilla extract in a small glass jar and whip with an electric frother until light and frothy. This may take a few minutes.

To test whether the egg yolk is light enough, take a small spoonful and drop it into a glass of water. If the egg mixture floats, it's good to go. If it sinks, whip the egg yolk for a little while longer.

Add the hot brewed Vietnamese coffee to a heat-safe mug or glass and gently pour the egg cream mixture on top.

Give it a mix with a spoon and enjoy immediately.

How to serve & store

It's best to serve this drink immediately after it is made.

Do not store this drink for an extended period of time.

Note: Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Expert tips

To keep the drink warm, you can place the glass or cup in a bowl of warm water underneath.

Substitutions & optional additions

You can use any strong coffee, such as:

Robusta coffee/chicory coffee, such as Cafe du Monde or Trung Nguyen
espresso

Add a sprinkling of cinnamon powder to finish.

For a coconut-flavoured egg coffee, use coconut condensed milk.

If you prefer a sweeter almost-dessert version, you can add granulated sugar to the condensed milk and egg yolk mixture before whipping it up.

Other coffee recipes you may like

Be sure to check out these recipes:

Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá)

2-Ingredient Vietnamese Coffee Popsicles

Vietnamese Iced Coconut Coffee

Yuenyueng (Hong Kong Coffee Tea Drink)

Cold Brew Coffee (With Espresso Option)

Simple Affogato

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