Recipe for Cà Phê Trứng (Vietnamese Egg Coffee) in celebration of #BrunchWeek! Dark Vietnamese coffee is topped with a layer of creamy whipped egg and sweetened condensed milk for a sweet start to your day.
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Cà Phê Trứng (Vietnamese Egg Coffee)
Created by Nguyen Giang, founder of Giang Cafe in Hanoi, Cà Phê Trứng is a cup of brewed Vietnamese coffee covered in a layer of whipped egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. The eggs were added in the 1940s to help spread out the use of milk during a time of scarcity. I am generally not a coffee drinker, but absolutely loved this. The strong flavor of the dark coffee contrasts perfectly with the light and creamy topping. Some have even referred to Cà Phê Trứng as liquid tiramisu.
To prepare the coffee itself, I used a Phin– a Vietnamese single-cup coffee filter. I have an 8 ounce size which is perfect for individual servings. I placed the coffee filter over my coffee mug or glass, added an even layer of the ground coffee topped with the press, then filled with boiling water. The process was repeated again to make a second glass. Some cafés serve the coffee mugs within a larger cup of hot water to help keep it heated. I found Vietnamese coffee grounds sold in a can in the unrefrigerated beverage section of my local Asian market.
Make sure to beat the eggs and sweetened condensed milk with a handheld mixer until completely whipped and light enough to form ribbons that hold their shape briefly. The first time I made this, I didn’t beat the mixture long enough and it fell right into the coffee instead of floating on the top (still delicious, but didn’t have that striking layered look).
I have also come across recipes that include a splash of vanilla extract or vanilla sugar with the sweetened condensed milk (which I also found varying amounts- anything from a couple of teaspoons per egg to 1/4 cup) or decorate the top with a bit of shaved chocolate/cocoa powder. Some add a little extra sugar as well.
BrunchWeek
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BrunchWeek Beverages:
Cà Phê Trứng (Vietnamese Egg Coffee) from Tara’s Multicultural Table.
Cold Brew with Hazelnut Simple Syrup from The Barbee Housewife.
Hazelnut Milk Punch from Culinary Adventures with Camilla.
Irish Coffee from My Catholic Kitchen.
Strawberry Frosé from Love and Confections.
BrunchWeek Appetizers:
Everything Bagel Dip from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen.
Bacon, Asparagus and Spinach Frittata from Eat Move Make.
Cauliflower Waffles from Caroline’s Cooking.
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole from Karen’s Kitchen Stories.
Deviled Eggs with Capers, Cucumber and Red Onion from Family Around the Table.
Farmers Casserole from A Day in the Life on the Farm.
Ham & Artichoke Strata from The Chef Next Door.
Bacon and Cheese Twists from Big Bear’s Wife.
Caramel Apple Dutch Baby from The Bitter Side of Sweet.
Carrot Cake Muffins from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures.
Chocolate Chip Pecan Cinnamon Rolls from Pass the Sushi.
Coconut Raspberry Skillet Pancake from Books n’ Cooks.
Danish Twists with Cream Cheese Filling from That Skinny Chick Can Bake.
French Toast Muffin Bites from Daily Dish Recipes
Make Ahead Mocha Granola from Wholistic Woman.
Snickerdoodle Pancakes from Mildly Meandering.
Toasted Coconut Granola from Cooking With Carlee.
Antipasto Pizza from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Asparagus & Crab Cake Benedict from The Crumby Kitchen
Breakfast Pizza from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks.
Corned Beef Hash Benedict from Sweet Beginnings.
Mini Breakfast Pot Pies from Forking Up.
I Dream of Hawaii Smoothie Bowl from Brunch-n-Bites.
Prosciutto Wrapped Pineapple Spears from Kudos Kitchen by Renee.
Refrigerator Pickled Asparagus from Shockingly Delicious.
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Coffeecake from It Bakes Me Happy.
Chocolate Coffee Maple Cupcakes from The PinterTest Kitchen.
Cà Phê Trứng (Vietnamese Egg Coffee) Recipe
Adapted from Thyme to Mango
Cà Phê Trứng (Vietnamese Egg Coffee)
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolks I used Eggland's Best
- 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons Vietnamese ground coffee divided
- 16 fl ounces boiling water divided
Instructions
- In a small bowl, beat together the egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk using a hand mixer until thickened and airy. Drizzling the mixture should produce ribbons that hold their shape briefly.
- To make the coffee: In a small pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Evenly sprinkle 1 tablespoon of coffee in the filter, top with the press, and place over the mug. Pour in 8 ounces of the boiling water, cover, and allow to drip.
- Clean the filter, discard the grounds, and repeat for the second mug of coffee.
- Top each hot cup of coffee with the beaten egg yolk sweetened condensed milk mixture and serve immediately.
Annette
My favorite brunch dish is quiche. I like to have brunch with my best friend, because she loves going with me to a quaint little kitchen shop that offers it on the weekends.
Tara
Sounds wonderful!
Melanie
I love frittata or quiche for brunch. My 3 teenagers are my favorite brunch partners–usually 1 at a time. We will sneak out while the others are asleep for some one on one time.
Tara
I will have to do this with mine when they are older 🙂
Wendy
I love reading your posts Tara….always something new and exotic to try.
Tara
Thanks Wendy!
Linda | Brunch-n-Bites
Vietnamese Iced Coffee is my weakness. It’s no longer a secret; and really caught my attention at Vietnamese Egg Coffee. This sounds very interesting and I can’t wait to try this one. Can this be a cold drink too?
Caroline
I’ve never heard of this, and while I’m not usually one for sweetness in my coffee I am really intrigued to try this!
Elizabeth
I’m a breakfast foods girl, so bacon and eggs or a nice omelet or maybe even a frittata are my favorite brunch foods! And who else would I love to brunch with but my loved ones. Mom, Dad and the whole crew!
Liz @ Books n' Cooks
This is a stunning drink. I’m not normally drawn to drinks with eggs, but between the pictures and your description of ‘liquid tiramisu,’ I’m intrigued. Going to be looking for places to try!
Christie
This looks so creamy and delicious. I cannot wait to try it. The egg totally intrigues me.
Kathy
This Vietnamese coffee is totally new to me! I think sweetness level is also suitable for me as it is not very high and not very less so it is perfect. Need to try this one. Thanks for sharing this, Tara
Tara
Hope you love it!
Ashanti
Hi, love the site and long time reader. the world gets smaller every day! In the pursuit of knowledge I feel obliged to state that I’ve had this drink in Italy , and when I had it all those years ago I got the impression it had been around long before. They called it soupa or zuppa then but did some homework and found it commonly called uovo sbattuto .