Vietnamese egg coffee has made it to the list of world-class coffee specialties.

Enjoying a cup of coffee in stylish cafes is a pleasure for coffee lovers. But the pandemic has forced many people to limit their visits to cafes. They are compelled to enjoy coffee at home, and to create their own new dishes and drinks to satisfy their culinary tastes.

The American news outlet Insider has featured six unique food and drink items made from coffee with relatively simple preparation methods, including Vietnamese egg coffee.

Vietnamese egg coffee

The scarcity of fresh milk before and during the war in Vietnam led to the invention of egg coffee, a beverage that has remained very popular among Vietnamese people ever since. Furthermore, foreign tourists visiting Vietnam are eager to try this drink.

The blend of the rich sweetness from the eggs and the subtle bitterness of the coffee creates a delightful experience. You'll need an electric mixer or some strength from your arms, as the eggs and condensed milk need to be whisked until they become light and fluffy.

Coffee jelly

The slightly bitter coffee jelly cubes need to be prepared beforehand. Then, top with sweetened milk and add coffee, stir well, and you'll have a cup of coffee jelly ready to enjoy.

Granita coffee cream

This drink originates from the island of Sicily, Italy. On a hot day, it's even more refreshing than iced coffee with milk. It's a truly wonderful combination, with the sweet cream harmonizing perfectly with the rich coffee flavor. The creamy coffee granita has a rich, sweet taste, ideal for those who dislike the bitterness of coffee.

Coffee bean cookies

These cute little cookies are very appealing visually. With simple ingredients like instant coffee powder, cornstarch, and flour, you can quickly make delicious, adorable cookies. They're not too sweet and are perfect with a cup of coffee to double your caffeine intake for a more alert day.

Flat white, a delightful variation of espresso.

A flat white is a combination of espresso and hot milk. Unlike a latte or cappuccino, a flat white is a milky drink that still retains the flavor of coffee and a smooth layer of milk foam. In other words, it's a cup of coffee with the rich flavor of espresso but with the thick, creamy texture of milk in your mouth.

Tiramisu Swiss Roll Cream Cake

From instant coffee powder, you can create a delicious cream-filled tiramisu roll. You can make it the night before, then refrigerate it and enjoy it the next day; the cake will taste even better as the filling is allowed to set and permeate each layer of the cake.

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