Vietnamese-Style Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk

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A rich and sweet iced coffee made with strong brewed coffee, sweetened condensed milk, and served over ice for a refreshing pick-me-up. 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 1 Vietnamese cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brew 1 cup of strong coffee by pouring 3 tbsp dark roast coffee grounds into a French press or drip brewer and adding 1 cup boiling water. Let it steep for 4 minutes before pressing or filtering.
  2. Step 2: In a tall glass, add 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk. Pour the hot brewed coffee slowly over the condensed milk and stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Step 3: Fill the glass with 1 cup ice cubes and stir again to chill the coffee. Serve immediately with a straw for a classic Vietnamese iced coffee experience.

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