Eggscellent Vietnamese Caffeine Delight

This Vietnamese egg coffee recipe features a luscious egg yolk and sweetened condensed milk custard perched atop a bed of robust coffee. As you savor this delightful concoction, you'll be transported by its rich, tiramisu-like flavor with a creamy, velvety texture that tantalizes the taste buds.

Eggscellent Vietnamese Caffeine Delight

Indulge in a tantalizing Vietnamese egg coffee, where a delectable egg yolk and sweetened condensed milk custard meets a strong, aromatic coffee for a delightful tiramisu-like beverage experience.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 ounces freshly brewed strong coffee or espresso
  • Ground cinnamon, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water, combine the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and sugar.
  2. Whisk the mixture over medium heat until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and whisk the custard until light, fluffy, and doubled in volume.
  4. Pour the freshly brewed coffee into a heatproof glass.
  5. Top the coffee with the egg yolk mixture using a rubber spatula.
  6. Garnish with a dusting of ground cinnamon and serve immediately with a spoon.