Vietnamese-Style Iced Coffee Affogato

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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A refreshing dessert drink combining strong Vietnamese coffee poured over creamy vanilla ice cream for a sweet, bold treat. This Vietnamese-inspired dessert recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together Vietnamese ground coffee, 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 350 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 1 Vietnamese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 tbsp Vietnamese ground coffee
6 oz boiling water
2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
2 scoops (about 1 cup) vanilla ice cream
1 cup ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Brew 3 tbsp Vietnamese ground coffee with 6 oz boiling water using a phin filter or drip method, brewing for about 5 minutes until strong and concentrated.
Step 2: Stir 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk into the hot coffee until fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Fill a tall glass with 1 cup ice cubes and place 2 scoops (about 1 cup) of vanilla ice cream on top.
Step 4: Pour the hot sweetened coffee slowly over the ice cream and ice, allowing the ice cream to melt slightly and meld with the coffee.
Step 5: Serve immediately with a spoon and straw for enjoying the layered flavors.