By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
480 min
Vietnamese Coffee Popsicles
Recipe GLPR0680d907a0268a
Refreshing frozen treats inspired by Vietnamese coffee culture. Rich, strong coffee is blended with sweetened condensed milk and frozen into popsicles for a cool, creamy dessert that captures the essence of this beloved beverage.
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Ingredients
2 cups extra-strong brewed coffee, cooled
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
Directions
Brew extra-strong coffee and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.
Pour the cooled coffee into a mixing bowl and add the sweetened condensed milk.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until the milk and coffee are well combined. Taste the mixture and adjust the creaminess by adding a spoonful or two more of condensed milk if desired, being careful not to add too much as it will affect freezing.
Divide the coffee mixture evenly among popsicle molds, leaving a small amount of space at the top.
Insert popsicle sticks into each mold according to manufacturer instructions, or freeze uncovered for 2-3 hours until partially frozen before inserting sticks.
Freeze completely until solid, approximately 6-8 hours or overnight.
Run warm water over the outside of the molds briefly to loosen the popsicles, then gently remove and serve immediately.
Comments
Both coffee and sweetened condensed milk are pantry staples at every Charlotte chain, so no special trips needed. The ingredient list is so short that cost per serving is essentially negligible—roughly 50 cents for quality popsicles at home versus $3–4 bought. The stated 480 minutes (8 hours) is honest and reflects freezing time; actual hands-on work is maybe 10 minutes. This is a low-fuss summer dessert that makes a small but satisfying batch and reheats (or rather, refreezes) perfectly. The main drawback is that four popsicles won't feed a family dinner, so it's a special-occasion treat rather than a weeknight solution.
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