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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.
How does Gordon Ramsay make iced coffee? ›
Preparation
- Combine the espresso, maple syrup, milk and ice cubes in a blender.
- Blend until the ingredients are completely mixed.
- Pour into a tall glass, sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.
Provides Extra Calories and Protein
Using sweetened condensed milk to boost calorie content may be more beneficial than using sugar alone since the product also provides extra protein, fat and some bone-healthy minerals like calcium and phosphorus.
What is different about Vietnamese iced coffee? ›
'iced coffee') is a traditional Vietnamese coffee recipe. It is created using coffee roasted between medium and dark. The drink is made by passing hot water through the grounds into a cup that already contains condensed milk. To serve the drink cold, ice is added to the cup.
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.
Does coffee taste better with condensed milk? ›
The creamy sweetness of condensed milk enhances the flavor of the coffee, creating a satisfying and indulgent drink. It offers convenience as the milk comes pre-sweetened, eliminating the need for additional sugar or creamer.
What is the secret to making good iced coffee? ›
How do you make a good iced coffee? The key is to brew a strong coffee concentrate: I let mine steep overnight, then I strain it, and chill it. I don't add ice until I'm ready to drink my iced coffee; I don't want the ice cubes to melt and dilute it!
What makes iced coffee taste better? ›
Sweeten it up with syrup
One of the easiest ways to add extra flavor to your iced coffee is to add flavored syrup, and there are so many excellent coffee syrup brands to choose from. Big wigs like Torani and Starbucks are always fabulous, but we also love smaller-batch brands like Pink House Alchemy.
What does McDonald's put in their iced coffee? ›
Enjoy a refreshingly cool Iced Coffee at McDonald's! Our McCafé Iced Coffee recipe is made with 100% Arabica beans, cream, and your choice of flavored coffee syrup—Caramel, Hazelnut, French Vanilla, and Sugar-Free French Vanilla.* A fan of black coffee?
Can you drink straight condensed milk? ›
It is a ready-to-use product so it may be consumed without any other preparation.
The difference between condensed milk and evaporated milk
Both of them have less water content. 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.
Is half and half the same as condensed milk? ›
Half and Half, is half milk and Half cream. Condensed milk is milk with water boiled away leaving a thick milk. It is also often sweetened. So many times condensed milk and sweetened condensed milk are thought the same.
What makes Vietnamese iced coffee so strong? ›
The use of Robusta beans in Vietnamese coffee instead of Arabica gives it a higher caffeine content and a more intense flavor. These beans are typically roasted dark, which contributes to the strong taste. Additionally, the drip method used in Vietnam further enhances the richness and concentration of the final cup.
Why is Vietnamese iced coffee so good? ›
The coffee beans are what makes the coffee so good. Many people in Vietnam drink their iced coffee with robusta beans, a bean that does not lose its intense flavor even with the addition of sweetened condensed milk.
What is Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk called? ›
Coffee with milk (ca phe nau or ca phe sua)
In the north of Vietnam, the mixture of black coffee and sweetened condensed milk is referred to as ca phe nau (brown coffee), while in the south it's called ca phe sua (milk coffee). While it is mostly served cold with ice, you can also order it hot.
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.
Is condensed milk good for coffee creamer? ›
Delicious – sweetened condensed milk and real vanilla extract taste amazing with coffee. Adding half and half will produce a silky smooth and balanced cup of coffee.
Can I use condensed milk instead of sugar in coffee? ›
Make a latte or iced coffee: This one might be obvious, but sweetened condensed milk is the perfect way to make a deliciously sweet and creamy latte or iced coffee.
