How do I prepare chai tea ice cream?

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Beat the heat and chill out with our refreshing Chai Tea Ice Cream. Creamy, cool, and bursting with aromatic flavors, it's the ultimate summer treat!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I prepare Chai Tea Ice Cream. Items include:  Chai tea bags  Heavy cream  Whole milk  Granulated sugar  Salt  Ground cinnamon  Ground ginger  Ground cardamom  Ground cloves
  • Chai tea bags 4
  • Heavy cream 2 cups
  • Whole milk 1 cup
  • Granulated sugar 3/4 cup
  • Salt A pinch
  • Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
  • Ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon
  • Ground cloves A pinch

Take note
Be careful not to add too much spice or it might overpower the creamy goodness of the ice cream. Also, don't let it melt too much during the preparation process, or you'll end up with a chai milkshake instead of ice cream!

1

Brew Some Chai Tea

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 4 chai tea bags and let them steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the chai tea cool completely.

2

Prepare the Ice Cream Base

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 cup of whole milk, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.

3

Infuse with Chai Flavor

Pour the cooled chai tea into the ice cream base mixture. Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom, and a pinch of ground cloves. Mix well.

4

Chill and Freeze

Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Once chilled, transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically takes about 20-30 minutes.

5

Enjoy Your Creamy Delight

Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for an additional 4 hours to firm up. Then, scoop it into bowls or cones, and sprinkle some extra cinnamon on top if desired. Dive in and savor the deliciousness!