Description
A famous Hanoi specialty often described as 'liquid tiramisu'. Strong black coffee topped with a thick, frothy, sweetened egg yolk custard.
Restaurants serving Ca Phe Trung (Egg Coffee)
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Egg yolk
- Condensed milk
- Sugar
- Vietnamese coffee
Instructions
- Whip egg yolk, sugar, condensed milk until thick and pale.
- Pour hot black coffee in a cup.
- Top heavily with the egg cream.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Egg yolk, Condensed milk, Espresso
Pairing
Sunflower seeds / Biscuits
Trivia
Created in 1940s Hanoi when milk was scarce and expensive; whipped egg yolk was used as a substitute for milk froth.
Eating tips & etiquette
Taste the fluffy egg cream alone with a small spoon first, then slowly mix it into the coffee. Perfect for Hanoi winters.
Allergen
Egg, Dairy