Vietnamese-Inspired Iced Coffee with Sweetened Condensed Milk
A refreshing and bold iced coffee drink made with strong brewed coffee and creamy sweetened condensed milk, inspired by classic Vietnamese street coffee. This Vietnamese-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together dark roast coffee grounds, boiling water, sweetened condensed milk for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp dark roast coffee grounds
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Brew 1 cup of dark roast coffee by pouring boiling water over 3 tbsp dark roast coffee grounds in a drip filter or French press. Allow to brew for 4 minutes, then strain the coffee into a heatproof container.
- Step 2: Stir 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk into the hot brewed coffee until fully dissolved and the coffee turns a rich caramel color.
- Step 3: Fill a tall glass with 1 cup ice cubes and pour the sweetened coffee over the ice to chill immediately.
- Step 4: Stir well and serve with a metal straw or spoon to mix as you drink for a creamy, strong coffee experience.





