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Chai Ice Cream

Chai Ice Cream

Sweet, spicy and slightly exotic, Chai Ice Cream delivers the rich flavors of a Chai Latte along with the refreshing chill of an ice cream dessert.
Author: Inger
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
chill time 10 hours
Total Time 11 hours
Course Desserts & Snacks
Cuisine International
Servings 8
Calories 281 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 cups cream
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom pods
  • ¼ teaspoon whole cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon peppercorns
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 Tablespoon grated ginger root
  • 2 tea bags premium English breakfast or other black tea (or up to 4 bags non-premium)
  • 1 vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
  • 5/8 cup sugar (1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons)

Instructions
 

  • Smash the cardamom pods to release the seeds.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, half of the cream and the spices (if you’re using vanilla extract, that will be best added at the end) until just under boiling. Add the tea bags, cover the pan, and set a timer for 15 minutes.
  • After steeping 15 minutes, remove the tea bags. Re-cover the saucepan and continue to steep.
  • After an additional 30 minutes (or a bit more is okay), strain the mixture. Discard the spices. Add remaining cream, vanilla extract if using, and sugar. Chill until cold.
  • Freeze according to your machine’s directions. Remove ice cream to a covered container, then place in freezer overnight to get fully firm.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 908IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 0.2mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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