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Chai Tea Ice Cream Recipe

Eileen Gray
Delicious and creamy homemade ice cream flavored with fragrant chai spice and tea leaves. It's a tasty treat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Bake Time10 minutes
Freezer Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Servings:8 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 green cardamom pods
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 oz whole milk (1 1/2 cups)
  • 12 oz heavy cream (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 3 each tea bags (black tea)
  • 6 each egg yolks
  • 8 oz granulated sugar (1 cup)

Instructions

  • Grind the spices in a spice grinder to a fine powder.
  • Combine the milk and cream in a small saucepan. Heat over medium high heat until scalding hot. Add the spices and tea bags to the pot. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the yolks, sugar and salt in a medium bowl.
  • After 30 minutes remove the tea bags from the milk mixture. Pour the hot milk into the bowl with the yolks and whisk to combine.
  • Return the entire mixture to the saucepan and heat over medium low heat, stirring constantly. Cook the custard until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spatula or wooden spoon. Do not allow it to come to a full boil. Remove from the heat and strain into a bowl. Cover the bowl and chill until very cold. At least 4-5 hours or over night.
  • Freeze according to the directions for your ice cream machine.
  • When the ice cream is ready, scoop it into a container and smooth to an even layer. Lay a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the ice cream, cover tightly and freeze until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg