Vietnamese Coffee Hot Chocolate
This Vietnamese coffee hot chocolate is a rich, cozy drink that blends deep cocoa flavor with bold, dark-roasted coffee for an ultra-indulgent sip. Sweetened with condensed milk and finished with vanilla, it’s smooth, chocolatey, and intensely warming. Topped with a fluffy, torchable marshmallow meringue, it feels part dessert, part drink.
Tasty Team
Total Time
25 minutes
25 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Total Time
25 minutes
25 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
15 minutes
15 min
Ingredients
for 1 serving
Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup brewed Vietnamese coffee
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, or to taste
- 1 (3.5-ounce) dark chocolate bar, chopped into ½-inch pieces
- ½ tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Whipped Marshmallow Meringue:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
- Make the hot chocolate: Place the milk in a medium saucepan, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Gently stir in the coffee. Stir in the condensed milk to taste. Increase the heat to medium, and return the mixture to a simmer, stirring often. Add the chopped chocolate and vanilla bean paste. Cook, whisking often, for 2–3 minutes, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is combined. Remove from heat.
- Make the whipped marshmallow meringue: Beat the egg whites and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on high speed until medium peaks form, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the water and remaining 1 cup sugar in a small pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, undisturbed. Let the mixture boil until it reaches a temp of 240°F, about 4 minutes.
- Slowly and steadily add the hot sugar mixture to the whipped egg white mixture, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract, and beat until everything is combined and the mixture is glossy, about 30 seconds.
- Pour the hot chocolate into your favorite mug, then top with some of the marshmallow meringue (you can pipe or just plop the meringue onto the drink!). If desired, torch the meringue top for maximum coziness. Serve with pastries or on its own.
- Enjoy!
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