chai ice cream
Rich, decadent and rather exotic. This dessert will wow your friends at the next BBQ or party.
yield
serving(s)
prep time
1 Hr 45 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For chai ice cream
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2 cheavy cream
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1 cmilk
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1 tspcoriander seeds, toasted (3/4 teaspoon ground)
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1 tspallspice berries (about 10) toasted (3/4 teaspoon ground)
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8cloves, toasted (1/2 teaspoon ground)
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1whole star anise, toasted (1/2 teaspoon ground)
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6cardamom pods, slightly crushed and toasted (3/4 teaspoon ground)
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1/2 tspteaspoon black peppercorns, toasted (1/2 teaspoon ground)
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1/2 tspground cinnamon
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2 Tbspginger, grated
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1/4 cblack tea leaves, like assam, oolong or darjeeling
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6egg yolks
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3/4 csugar
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3/4 tspkosher salt or to taste but don't skip it
How To Make chai ice cream
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1In a medium saucepan bring cream and milk to a simmer. Toast whole spices and stir into dairy along with cinnamon and ginger. Bring dairy to a boil, then remove from heat and cover to steep for 45 minutes.
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2After 45 minutes, return dairy to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in tea leaves. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes.
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3Pour dairy through a fine mesh strainer into a measuring cup or bowl, pressing on tea leaves with a spoon to extract all liquid. In a clean medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale in color and slightly thickened. Slowly add strained dairy, whisking constantly.
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4Heat mixture on medium heat, stirring frequently, until a custard forms on the back of a spoon and a swiped finger leaves a clean line. Stir in salt to taste, then strain custard into an airtight container and chill overnight.
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5The next day, churn ice cream according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and chill in freezer for at least 4 hours before serving.
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