chai ice cream

review
Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

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

  • 2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    coriander seeds, toasted (3/4 teaspoon ground)
  • 1 tsp
    allspice berries (about 10) toasted (3/4 teaspoon ground)
  • 8
    cloves, toasted (1/2 teaspoon ground)
  • 1
    whole star anise, toasted (1/2 teaspoon ground)
  • 6
    cardamom pods, slightly crushed and toasted (3/4 teaspoon ground)
  • 1/2 tsp
    teaspoon black peppercorns, toasted (1/2 teaspoon ground)
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp
    ginger, grated
  • 1/4 c
    black tea leaves, like assam, oolong or darjeeling
  • 6
    egg yolks
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 tsp
    kosher salt or to taste but don't skip it

How To Make chai ice cream

  • 1
    In 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.
  • 2
    After 45 minutes, return dairy to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in tea leaves. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Pour 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.
  • 4
    Heat 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.
  • 5
    The 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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