Vietnamese Coffee Popsicles
This recipe guides you through creating delightful Vietnamese Coffee Popsicles. Combining strong coffee, whole milk, and sweetened condensed milk, these frozen treats offer the rich, sweet, and creamy essence of classic Vietnamese iced coffee in a refreshing, handheld format, perfect for a warm day.
Equipment
- 1 Measuring Cups For accurate ingredient portions.
- 1 Mixing Bowl A medium-sized bowl for combining liquids.
- 1 Whisk To ensure thorough incorporation of sweetened condensed milk.
- 1 Popsicle Molds With sticks, capacity for 8 popsicles.
- 1 Small Funnel (Optional) For neat pouring into molds.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups strong coffee
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Brew two cups of strong coffee and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled strong coffee, one cup of whole milk, and one-fourth cup of sweetened condensed milk.
- Whisk the mixture thoroughly until the sweetened condensed milk is fully dissolved and all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a bit more sweetened condensed milk, then whisk again.
- Carefully pour the coffee mixture into your popsicle molds, leaving a small headspace at the top for expansion during freezing.
- Insert popsicle sticks into each mold.
- Transfer the filled popsicle molds to the freezer, ensuring they are placed on a level surface.
- Freeze for a minimum of 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, until the popsicles are completely solid.
- To serve, gently run the outside of the popsicle molds under warm water for a few seconds to loosen them.
- Carefully pull the popsicles from their molds and enjoy your homemade Vietnamese coffee treat.
Notes
1. For an authentic flavor, ensure your coffee is genuinely strong; a dark roast brewed robustly works best. Cooling it completely before mixing prevents premature melting of the condensed milk and ensures a smooth, even texture.2. Adjust the amount of sweetened condensed milk to your preference. Vietnamese coffee is traditionally quite sweet, but you can tailor it. A pinch of salt can also enhance the coffee flavor.3. For easy removal, briefly run the popsicle molds under warm water. This loosens the frozen treat without melting it excessively.