Easy Instant Pot Vietnamese Iced Coffee – Cà Phê Sữa Đá

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Folks, did you know that you can use your trusty Instant Pot to create a creamy, bold, and decadent Vietnamese Iced Coffee at home??

Yeap, you can make your very own tastes like coffee shop but made at home coffee drink for a fraction of the cost.

With just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of effort, you can make as big a batch as you want and keep it in the fridge for a week with no compromise on the taste. Just assemble with 1 minute of prep before you need it. How easy is that?!

What Is Vietnamese Coffee?

Vietnamese Coffee is a strong bold coffee that is traditionally served in restaurants and cafes all across Vietnam.

This coffee is served with rich and creamy sweetened condensed milk that gives you a perfect drink that can be served hot or cold. It is extremely indulgent while still being super simple to make.

What Is Vietnamese Iced Coffee?

Vietnamese Iced Coffee aka Cà Phê Sữa Đá is just an chilled coffee version of the popular Vietnamese Coffee recipe served over plenty of ice.

Love coffee drinks?!? Then you’ve got to try this easy Mocha Whipped Coffee (Dalgona Coffee).

Instant Pot Vietnamese Coffee is sooooo great for breakfasts, drinking on the go, potlucks, fun gathering, picnics, poolside parties, and more. #chilleddrinksforthewin

Why You’ll ♡ This

• Affordable – a budget-friendly way to get your Gourmet coffee shop drink fix anytime you want.
• Quick and very easy – can be whipped up with minimal effort.
• Adaptable – make your iced coffee as strong as you like and add extra flavorings to suit your taste.
• Crowd pleasing – This makes enough for a crowd.
• Prep-ahead ease – Prep concentrate ahead of time and refrigerate till needed.

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Soooo, let’s gather up these ingredients and I will show you…..

How To Make Vietnamese Iced Coffee Concentrate

1. Add 1 1/4 cups of ground coffee (regular or decaffeinated) into the Instant Pot insert.
2. Add in 18 cups of water and mix.
3. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, lock, and turn the valve to sealing position.
4. Select pressure cook (or manual) high pressure, and set the timer for 5 minutes.
5. When cook time is finished, allow for a complete natural pressure release.
6. Remove your Instant Pot insert and carefully strain the iced coffee concentrate.

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

How To Make Vietnamese Iced Coffee

1. Add ice to a tall glass or mason jar.
2. Pour 3/4 cups of the coffee concentrate into a tall glass.
3. Mix in 2-3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk.

Recipes Tips

• Add more condensed milk for a creamier, sweeter coffee.
• Turn into an indulgent dessert by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Strong coffee addicts will want to use a dark roast (strength 5).
• However, decaf ground coffee works for people like me who just want a coffee flavor with none of the caffeine.
• To make the best coffee, start with the best fresh coffee beans and grind them just before using.

Variations

• Coconut Iced Coffee : Use condensed coconut milk instead of regular condensed milk if you prefer.
• Add in your favorite syrups, grated spices, and sweeteners. Some of my choices are; hazelnut syrup, pumpkin pie spiced syrup, caramel syrup, and French vanilla syrup.

FAQs

What Type Of Coffee To Use For Vietnamese Coffee?

Typically you would use dark roast coffee beans. Common coffee brands used to make Iced Coffee in Vietnamese cafes and restaurants are Cafe Du Monde and Trung Nguyen.

But, feel free to use your favorite coffee brand.

Straining Your Coffee Concentrate

Coffee grains will settle at bottom of the Instant Pot, so don’t shake the insert at the end. Just carefully pour out the iced coffee concentrate and the majority of the grains will remain at the bottom of the insert. But f you prefer to strain, then try the following options:

• Coffee filter – simply pour through a coffee filter that is placed in a funnel.  This might take a while due to the size of the coffee filters.
• French Press – just add it in the French press and press down the plunger. Then pour out the iced coffee concentrate.
• Cheesecloth –  You could pour it out over a cheesecloth or muslin over a larger sieve which will work out much faster.
• Cheesecloth bag in the Instant Pot – I have seen discussions where folks put the ground coffee in a cheesecloth bag inside the Instant Pot, rather than directly in the insert. I have not tried it myself, but this will be much quicker as no draining needed. Please do let me know if you try it.

Storing Your Instant Pot Vietnamese Coffee Concentrate

• Your Iced Coffee Concentrate can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.
• You can also make Coffee Ice Cubes. Use silicone Ice Cube Trays so that you can easily pop out your ice cubes when needed. Make a batch, pop out into a freezer bag, and make the next batch.

 Weight Watchers Points

There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.

Serving Suggestions

• Easy Instant Pot Cinnamon Rolls.
• Vietnamese Pancakes.
• Instant Pot Pancake Bites.

More Cold Drinks Recipes

• Refreshing Instant Pot Infused Water.
• Instant Pot Iced Tea – 3 Ways.
• 7 Easy Infused Water Recipes.
• Mocha Whipped Coffee.
• Pumpkin Spiced Whipped Coffee.
• Instant Pot Iced Coffee Concentrate.

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