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Vietnamese Coffee Popsicles

Published: Jul 19, 2019 · Modified: Jun 24, 2020 by Suzanne Nuyen · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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Vietnamese Coffee popsicles

It. Is. HOT. I don't know if you've heard, but two-thirds of the United States will be experiencing dangerously hot weather this weekend. Here in DC, it'll be 99 degrees, but it will feel like 115. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN. Luckily I work from home on the weekends, so I have no intention of going outside. Instead, I'll be eating my way into a caffeine fueled panic attack with these Vietnamese Coffee popsicles.

These popsicles are SO easy to make, I'm almost embarrassed I'm writing a recipe for it. You just make some strong coffee, mix in condensed milk, and put it in your popsicle mold. It's almost foolproof, really.

Vietnamese Coffee

Coffee was introduced to Vietnam like most things were: By French missionaries. It's usually made with dark roast coffee in a French drip filter. For fun, I used a French drip filter to make my coffee, but you can use any form of coffee machine you like, as long as you make that coffee STRONG.

A French drip filter.

To use a French drip filter to make Vietnamese coffee, pack your coffee into the bottom of the filter, and add the screen on top of the coffee. Set the whole device over a cup and pour hot water over the screen. It should take four or five minutes for the water to slowly drip into your cup.

Condensed milk

Because fresh milk wasn't wildly available when coffee was first introduced to Vietnam, people sweetened their coffee with sweetened condensed milk. In my biased opinion, it's the best way to sweeten coffee. It gives coffee a rich, creamy sweet flavor without diluting it. If you haven't tried it yet, go buy a can of sweetened condensed milk and pour it in your coffee ASAP.

I use the Zoku popsicle molds, so all I had to to was pour my mixture in and pop in the sticks. If you're using a moil that doesn't have these sticks with the drip guards, you will need to pour your coffee into the molds and freeze for about an hour so that you can add the popsicle sticks in without them sinking to the bottom. Then continue to freeze until fully set.

These Vietnamese Coffee popsicles are so addicting, but be careful! It's still coffee. As of the moment I'm writing this, I've already eaten three and I am WIRED.

Vietnamese Coffee Popsicles
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5 from 2 votes

Vietnamese Coffee Popsicles

These two ingredient popsicles will cool you off AND give you a boost of caffeine to get you through the day.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Asian, Vietnamese
Keyword Coffee, Ice Cream, Popsicles
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Freezing Time 8 hours hours
Servings 6 popsicles

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strongly brewed coffee
  • 1 can (12 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Mix condensed milk and coffee together until milk is dissolved
  • Pour coffee mixture into popsicle molds. Freeze according to instructions, at least 8 hours

Notes

If you are using a mold that requires popsicle sticks, freeze the liquid for about 30 minutes to harden the popsicle before taking them out, adding the stick and finishing the freezing process.

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Comments

  1. Clover says

    May 29, 2023 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    I used black tea instead of coffee and it turned out really good

    Reply
    • Suzanne Nuyen says

      June 24, 2023 at 10:41 am

      Black tea popsicles sound divine. Thanks for trying Clover!

      Reply
  2. blair villanueva says

    July 26, 2019 at 2:19 am

    Perfect as a treat this summer while needs to stay awake. Ohh I miss that old coffee from japan.

    Reply
  3. Hackytips says

    July 25, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    Yum! Great substitute for coffee in summer.

    Reply
  4. LaTese says

    July 23, 2019 at 9:03 am

    This looks like an amazing recipe. I will be trying this soon.

    Reply
  5. Bindu Thomas says

    July 23, 2019 at 8:39 am

    Thats an amazing way to have some coffee!

    Reply
  6. Qarrey says

    July 22, 2019 at 6:16 pm

    Thanks for sharing the recipe.Have to try this for sure.

    Reply
  7. Neil Alvin says

    July 22, 2019 at 5:26 am

    Nice. I would definitely like to try that out at home.

    Reply
  8. Binge on Basics says

    July 22, 2019 at 5:10 am

    I never had coffee popsicles but this sounds delicious. I am going to get myself some in this summer heat. It would be relaxing

    Reply
  9. Evan Petzer says

    July 22, 2019 at 2:11 am

    Anything with the word coffee in it grabs my attention, would love to try them out.

    Reply
  10. Marysa says

    July 21, 2019 at 10:12 pm

    I didn't know what Vietnamese Coffee was, but it sounds delicious! I love sweetened condensed milk, and it makes sense to have a sweetener that does not dilute coffee. These popsicles sound wonderful!

    Reply
  11. Mudpiefridays says

    July 21, 2019 at 7:48 am

    My kids would absolutely love these. This would disappear in no time at our house! This is my kind of weekend treat.

    Reply
  12. Alexandra Cook says

    July 21, 2019 at 7:48 am

    This looks nice and simple to put together but so delicious! Perfect for a weekend treat!

    Reply
  13. Catherine Santiago Jose says

    July 20, 2019 at 11:39 pm

    A kind of a nice way to beat the heat this summer and to enjoy your delicious taste of coffee. I am going to try this at home, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  14. Marjie Mare says

    July 20, 2019 at 11:00 pm

    Those popsicles look divine. I would love to have one right now. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  15. Martin says

    July 20, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    OMG... thank you for sharing. I'm so going to try these tomorrow. I love coffee!

    Reply
  16. sabrina must says

    July 20, 2019 at 7:51 pm

    My caffeine addiction’s dream! This looks great (:

    Reply
  17. Lavern Moore says

    July 20, 2019 at 7:18 pm

    I would love to try Vietnamese Coffee Popsicles. From your images and description they sound so yummy and delicious!

    Reply
  18. Bree says

    July 20, 2019 at 6:07 pm

    I would never have thought to make coffee Popsicles but I love coffee so this sounds amazing!

    Reply
  19. Jaana McEntee says

    July 20, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    I will make it tomorrow! All my favorite ingredients are included 🙂 Thank you!

    Reply
  20. Kristin Baxter says

    July 20, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    I've never had sweetened condensed milk in my coffee but I bet it's amazing! I mean...that stuff is pretty good on it's own. lol And yes, it is crazy HOT down here, too.

    Reply
    • Suzanne Nuyen says

      July 20, 2019 at 2:25 pm

      Once you try it you'll never go back to creamer!

      Reply
  21. Jasmine M. says

    July 20, 2019 at 1:17 pm

    Oh my gosh! I never thought of turning coffee into a yummy popsicle! Great idea, and I can't wait to try it!

    Reply
  22. Tracy @ Cleland Clan says

    July 20, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    I love that these are so easy to make--it's hard to believe that two simple ingredients, mixed and frozen, make such a delicious summertime treat!

    Reply
  23. Anonymous says

    July 20, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    Adult popsicles! I love that there are only two ingredients--so easy to make. Can't wait to try them.

    Reply
  24. Sonja Hoff says

    July 20, 2019 at 12:40 pm

    I am a coffee fiend! Love this recipe and so great for summer!

    Reply
  25. Madi Rowan says

    July 20, 2019 at 11:29 am

    How nice & refreshing for the summer! I might have to give these a try...but sub coconut milk for the condensed milk!

    -Madi xo | http://www.everydaywithmadirae.com

    Reply
    • Suzanne Nuyen says

      July 20, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      Remember to add sugar if you're using coconut milk, and use the kind in a metal can, not the boxed kind 🙂

      Reply
  26. Emily Fata says

    July 20, 2019 at 11:21 am

    Oh my goodness, this looks like such a great recipe! The perfect thing to make on these summer days.

    Reply
  27. kevin Akidi says

    July 20, 2019 at 9:50 am

    This looks nice and easy to make. I think I will enjoy making it and of course eating.

    Reply
  28. Nadalie Bardo says

    July 20, 2019 at 9:31 am

    Such a delicious idea! I am like why have I not been making these all my life. LOVE COFFEE!

    Reply
  29. Lambamsworld says

    July 20, 2019 at 5:39 am

    This look so delicious ???? and so easy to make ! I will definitely be using this recipe to create my own . Is mind blowing you used coffee . Thank you for sharing.x

    Reply
  30. Riana Ang-Canning says

    July 20, 2019 at 5:10 am

    OMG these sound heavenly! It's getting hot again here in Prague and I would love a sweet cold treat like this. I love Vietnamese coffee and I can't believe how easy it is to make!

    https://teaspoonofadventure.com

    Reply
  31. Jenn ~ onehoppymomma says

    July 19, 2019 at 10:39 pm

    So easy and a great way to use coffee that is left over.

    Reply
  32. Viano Dee says

    July 19, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    This looks very delicious. I've never tried condensed milk in coffee before. Will do just that. Thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
    • Suzanne Nuyen says

      July 19, 2019 at 11:38 pm

      It will change your world!

      Reply
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