Vietnamese Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)

Name: Vietnamese Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 200 ml Strong, freshly brewed coffee (e.g., Robusta, espresso, or phin filter coffee); 2 large Large egg yolks; 60 ml Sweetened condensed milk; 5 g Granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness); 2.5 ml Vanilla extract (optional)

Difficulty

easy

Time

15m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

Medium

Cà Phê Trứng, or Vietnamese Egg Coffee, is a unique and delightful beverage originating from Hanoi. This creamy delicacy consists of strong, dark-roasted coffee topped with a sweet, frothy cream made from egg yolks. The result is a rich, velvety texture that is both a coffee and a dessert. It's the perfect choice if you want to try something truly unique and indulgent.

ingredients

2 Servings

200 ml Strong, freshly brewed coffee (e.g., Robusta, espresso, or phin filter coffee)2 large Large egg yolks60 ml Sweetened condensed milk5 g Granulated sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)2.5 ml Vanilla extract (optional)

Steps

Brew Coffee

Brew 200 ml of very strong coffee. Traditionally, it's made with a Vietnamese phin filter, but you can use an espresso machine or another strong brewing method. Keep it hot.

Make Egg Cream

Separate the eggs and place the yolks in a tall bowl. Add the sweetened condensed milk, optional sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat the mixture for about 3-5 minutes until it becomes a very light yellow, thick, and frothy cream. The cream should hold its shape.

Assemble & Serve

Pour the hot coffee into a glass. Carefully spoon the frothy egg cream on top of the coffee. The cream should float on top, forming a beautiful layer. Serve immediately and enjoy the layered textures and flavors.

Extra Tips

► For the best results, use very strong, dark-roasted coffee, such as Vietnamese Robusta coffee.

► Whisk the egg cream until it's light, thick, and frothy; this is key to the perfect texture.

► To keep the coffee warm when serving, place the coffee glass in a bowl of hot water.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 150g
Calories	180 kcal	270 kcal
Protein	6g	9g
Fat	10g	15g
Carbohydrate	18g	27g
Fiber	0g	0g
Sugar	18g	27g