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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
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.
Is coffee with condensed milk healthy? ›
Sweetened condensed milk is incredibly high in sugar compared to other types of milk. Too much sugar can have negative health implications, including: Weight gain [28] Type 2 diabetes [29]
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.
Mixing the instant pudding mix into the coffee and milk mixture gives it a thick, gelled consistency. Once you add the ice and blend it up, the texture is the most perfect, creamy, delicious and refreshing iced coffee. Ever. (Plus the flavor of the pudding mix makes your drink extra delicious!)
Why is condensed milk not advisable? ›
Sweetened condensed milk is high in calories and unsuitable for people with cow's milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance. Its sweet flavor may be off-putting for some and doesn't typically serve as a good substitute for regular milk in recipes.
What is a dirty coffee? ›
In essence, Dirty Coffee is an espresso shot poured over chilled milk in a glass, but the details matter—the glass, espresso, and pouring technique. This video is a step-by-step guide to making Dirty Coffee for any barista.
What do doctors say not to put in your coffee? ›
Non-dairy creamers
Corn syrup means sugar and empty calories, while hydrogenated oils are trans fats that have been linked to heart disease and diabetes. Try adding regular low-fat or skim milk or almond milk for a healthy natural creamer.
What are the disadvantages of condensed milk? ›
There could be gas, cramps, and stomach discomfort. Because condensed milk is more concentrated than the same volume of regular milk, it contains more lactose. Sweetened condensed milk includes a lot of calories, but it also has a lot of saturated fat, which is dangerous for people with diabetes and heart issues.
What country uses condensed milk in coffee? ›
Traditional Vietnamese iced coffee uses condensed milk to balance the bold, smoky flavor of dark-roast robusta coffee.
What is the secret to making good iced coffee? ›
Iced Coffee Method: Overnight Cold Brew in a Mason Jar
You'll need 1 ounce of coffee beans for 1 cup of coffee. Stir together coffee and water in a Mason jar, then steep overnight for 18 to 24 hours. The next day, strain the coffee concentrate. Combine equal parts coffee and cold water.
The McCafé Iced Coffee features 100% Arabica beans, cream and your choice of flavor like Caramel, French Vanilla and Sugar-Free French Vanilla.* A fan of black coffee? Get it without the sugar or cream to refresh your mornings with a cool Black Iced Coffee.
Is iced coffee just hot coffee over ice? ›
Iced coffee is made from regularly brewed hot coffee that's chilled and then served over ice. Cold brew, on the other hand, is made by steeping grounds in room temperature water to create a coffee concentrate that you then need to dilute with water or milk.
How do you make iced coffee taste stronger? ›
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 milk is best for thick cold coffee? ›
The strength of the coffee decoction or instant coffee mixture must be higher than it is made for normal coffee since the drink is diluted with ice later. So it becomes flavorless unless you add a good amount of coffee to suit your taste. Use full fat chilled milk as this helps to create a thick froth over your drink.
Why is homemade iced coffee watery? ›
Half a glass of ice will cool your brewed coffee down, but if you don't brew your coffee strong enough, you might end up with a watery, diluted mess when the ice melts.
Is condensed milk good as coffee creamer? ›
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.
Can you use condensed milk instead of milk? ›
Sweetened Condensed Milk. Sweetened condensed milk and whole milk (sweet milk) are very different ingredients and absolutely cannot be used in place of one another.
Is it safe to heat sweetened condensed milk? ›
No. For safety reasons, we do not recommend heating a can of our condensed milk, opened or unopened. The current can is not designed to withstand high temperatures. Instead, please follow these instructions for making Homemade Caramel.
