Vietnamese Tiramisu Coffee

This Vietnamese egg coffee recipe features a luscious combination of sweetened condensed milk custard and rich coffee. The velvety egg yolk and condensed milk mixture sits atop a base of strong coffee, creating a delightful tiramisu-like beverage that will tantalize your taste buds with its creamy and indulgent flavors.

Vietnamese Tiramisu Coffee

A delightful Vietnamese-inspired coffee beverage with a creamy egg yolk custard topping, reminiscent of tiramisu.

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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 double boiler or heatproof bowl set over simmering water, combine the egg yolks, condensed milk, and sugar.
  2. Cook and stir the mixture until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk in the vanilla, then remove from heat and continue whisking until light, fluffy, and doubled in volume.
  4. Pour the freshly brewed coffee into a heatproof glass.
  5. Use a rubber spatula to layer the egg yolk mixture over the coffee.
  6. Garnish with a dusting of ground cinnamon and serve immediately with a spoon.