Durian Coffee Recipe

Intensely aromatic without losing the coffee character underneath. That balance is what makes it hard to stop at one glass

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Prep Time 3

Brew time 7

Total Time 10

Servings: 1

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

100 g Durian flesh
30 ml Sweetened condensed milk (about 2 tbsp)
50 ml Unsweetened fresh milk (about 3.5 tbsp)
40 ml Strong coffee
Crushed ice

Equipment

Fork or spoon
A mixing bowl
A tall glass

Method

Step 1: Prepare the durian.
If you're using fresh durian, remove the flesh from the pod and mash it with a fork until smooth. It doesn't need to be completely lump-free, just well broken down. If you're using frozen durian, let it thaw slightly, then blend it in a blender until you get a smooth, creamy paste.
Step 2: Mix durian with condensed milk.
In a bowl or cup, combine 100g of durian paste with 50ml of condensed milk. Stir well until fully combined.
Step 3: Add to your glass.
Spoon the entire durian and condensed milk mixture into your serving glass.
Step 4: Add crushed ice.
Pile in the crushed ice.
Step 5: Pour in the fresh milk.
Add 50ml of unsweetened fresh milk over the ice.
Step 6: Pour in the coffee.
Slowly pour 40ml of strong black coffee over everything.

Notes

Brew your coffee strong.

Don't skip the condensed milk mix. Mixing the durian and condensed milk first is what creates that cohesive, creamy base. It's not decorative. It changes the texture and how the flavors meld.

Fresh vs. frozen. If you're in a city with an Asian market, frozen durian is easy to find and totally acceptable. Fresh durian has a slightly more complex, custardy flavor.

Sweetness is adjustable.