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This recipe makes 1 Gallon of Iced Coffee Concentrate. You can easily double everything if you’re serving a large crowd. By the way, this is an awesome party drink on a hot summer day (or even if it’s just a little warm out, you should go ahead and make a batch).
I took my jug of coffee to my parents house for Sunday lunch and my creative sister Alla added a little extra condensed milk and poured it into a blender to make an amazing coffee frappe. Yeah it’s seriously awesome. It’s just as good (maybe a little a lot better) as the stuff in coffee shops that are $4-$5 a cup.
Be your own barista and offer iced or blended (don’t forget to put out a tip jar!). We love having this iced coffee concentrate in the fridge; it’s so easy to make an amazing iced coffee on the go!
Ingredients for Perfect Iced Coffee:
1/2 lb Ground Coffee (~3 1/4 cups)
8 cups Boiling Water
8 cups Ice Cold Water
1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
What You’ll Need:
Either a large french press or a fine mesh sieve with 6 layers of cheese cloth
How To MakeIced Coffee with Condensed Milk:
1. Pour ground coffee in a large heat proof bowl or pot. Add in 8 cups boiling hot water. Stir to get all of the coffee grounds wet then let it sit 5 minutes. (Note: if grinding your own coffee, don’t grind it too fine or it will go right through your cheese cloth).
2. If you have a french press, put it through the press in a couple batches, otherwise, Place thecolanderover a clean, heat proof bowl or jug and line the sieve with 6 layers of cheesecloth (this will catch the stray coffee grounds)
3. After the coffee is all strained, discard the coffee grounds and add in 8 cups ice cold water to the coffee. Refrigerate until ready to use. This concentrate lasts 3 weeks to a month in the fridge (it will likely be consumed long before that, but just in case you’re wondering).
4. To serve, fill a tall glass or mason jar almost to the top with ice. Pour your coffee concentrate to the top of the ice. Add 1-2 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk depending on how much of a sweet tooth you’ve got. I thought it was perfect with 1 1/2 Tbsp. Stir with a spoon until the condensed milk is well incorporated (it tends to sink to the bottom). Add a straw and drink it on a hammock in the shade. 🙂
Oh yeah… I just don’t think you could really over-do it with condensed milk (It’s just as good as nutella; there I said it).
So, iced or a blended frappuccino?
What’s your favorite summer drink?
Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk Recipe
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
This recipe makes 1 Gallon of Iced Coffee Concentrate. You can easily double everything if you're serving a large crowd. You can also add a little extra condensed milk and pour it into a blender to make an amazing coffee frappe. !What You'll Need: Either a large french press or a fine mesh sieve with 6 layers of cheese cloth.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
Ingredients
Servings: 12 -14
- 1/2 lb Ground Coffee, ~3 1/4 cups
- 8 cups Boiling Water
- 8 cups Ice Cold Water
- 1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
Instructions
Pour ground coffee in a large heat proof bowl or pot. Add in 8 cups boiling hot water. Stir to get all of the coffee grounds wet then let it sit 5 minutes. (Note: if grinding your own coffee, don't grind it too fine or it will go right through your cheese cloth).
If you have a french press, put it through the press in a couple batches, otherwise, Place the colander over a clean, heat proof bowl or jug and line the sieve with 6 layers of cheesecloth (this will catch the stray coffee grounds).
After the coffee is all strained, discard the coffee grounds and add in 8 cups ice cold water to the coffee. Refrigerate until ready to use. This concentrate lasts 3 weeks to a month in the fridge.
To serve, fill a tall glass or mason jar almost to the top with ice. Pour your coffee concentrate to the top of the ice. Add 1-2 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk depending on how much of a sweet tooth you've got. Stir with a spoon until the condensed milk is well incorporated (it tends to sink to the bottom).
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $
This recipe was adapted from 2 lovely ladies: The pioneer woman’s iced coffee and Steamy Kitchen’s Vietnamese Coffee.
Natasha Kravchuk
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FAQs
Can I use condensed milk instead of sugar in coffee? Yes, not only does it add sweetness to the coffee it also lightens it up a bit so you don't have to use milk. You can add whatever milk you like if you want it lighter but you don't have to.
Can I use condensed milk instead of creamer in coffee? ›
A coffee creamer base is easy to make. Simply mix a can of sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces) with 1 ¾ cup milk or cream. This works out to a 1:1 ratio of sweetened condensed milk to cream.
Does coffee taste better with condensed milk? ›
This rich ingredient adds a delicious sweetness to the coffee, creating a smooth and perfect flavor. The sweetened condensed milk balances the strong coffee's boldness with its creamy and sugary notes, resulting in a delicious and caramel-like combination.
What country uses sweetened condensed milk in coffee? ›
You might be wondering why Vietnamese coffee uses sweetened-condensed milk instead of simply using cream or milk like many other coffee-drinking countries. Well, the answer lies in a bit of Vietnamese history. France colonized Vietnam for six decades, beginning in the 1880s.
Why is condensed milk not advisable? ›
Evaporated milk has added sugar and carbohydrates which are very high, making sweetened condensed milk not healthy for nutritional intake for babies and children, Ali explained.
Why do people put condensed milk in coffee? ›
If so, you know that the sweet, syrupy taste of condensed milk serves as the perfect counterpoint to the smokiness of dark-roast robusta coffee, creating a bold beverage that packs as much of a punch with flavor as it does with caffeine.
What is the best condensed milk for coffee? ›
However, most brands in the USA are too sweet and not creamy enough to give you a really "true" café experience. Longevity is the most traditional and genuine sweetened condensed milk available and is used in Vietnamese coffee shops around the world.
Is there a difference between condensed milk and sweetened condensed milk? ›
Condensed milk is evaporated milk that typically has sweetener added, so much so that the terms 'condensed milk' and 'sweetened condensed milk' are used interchangeably. Sugar is added before canning; condensed milk is very sweet and contains about 40 to 45 percent sugar.
How do you make good tasting coffee without creamer? ›
Try one of these four ways to flavor your coffee without adding cream or sugar.
- Vanilla extract. Try adding a few drops of vanilla extract as a sugar substitute. ...
- Cinnamon. ...
- Salt. ...
- Unsweetened cocoa powder.
First off, condensed milk stores like a dream. It will keep in the fridge for about a month, or even longer in the freezer. Just be sure to transfer the leftover liquid out of the can and into a jar or other sealed container first.
The difference is that sweetened condensed milk is made without adding other ingredients. Meanwhile, sweetened thick creamer is added with vegetable fat. So, sweetened condensed milk definitely contains milk in it, while sweetened condensed creamer also contains milk but it contains less than sweetened condensed milk.
Do you put condensed or evaporated milk in coffee? ›
However, condensed milk has much more sugar in it. This is the reason why you get a sweet coffee when you add condensed milk to it. Evaporated milk does not make your coffee this sweet. It is more about neutralizing the coffee bitterness than making it acquire sweet taste.
What makes Vietnamese iced coffee different? ›
A true Vietnamese iced coffee will always have the three things that make it Vietnamese: coffee made using a phin filter, robusta beans, and condensed milk to sweeten it.
What is condensed milk called in USA? ›
"Sweetened condensed milk is similar to evaporated milk, but [it has] sugar," says Canonne. It is made by heating regular milk until it's reduced by about one-third of its total weight, then mixed with sugar and rapidly cooled, he explains. It's often simply called condensed milk.
Why do Asians use condensed milk? ›
Many countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, use condensed milk to flavor their hot or iced coffee. In Malaysia and Singapore, teh tarik is made from tea mixed with condensed milk, and condensed milk is an integral element in Hong Kong tea culture.
Is condensed milk good for drinking? ›
Consuming condensed milk regularly in moderate amounts may not be harmful to your health. However, it's important to keep in mind that condensed milk is high in calories and sugar, and consuming too much of it can have negative health consequences.
Is it safe to heat can of condensed milk? ›
Sure enough, Carnation condensed milk comes with a warning: "Do not boil unopened can as bursting may occur." According to Serious Eats, when the boiling water evaporates, leaving the metal exposed, the can may warp, split, or yes, explode.
