Chai Tea Ice Cream Recipe

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Delicious and creamy homemade ice cream flavored with fragrant chai spice and tea leaves. It's a tasty treat.

Prep Time: 10

Bake Time: 10

Freezer Time: 6

Total Time: 6 20

8 servings

Grind the spices in a spice grinder to a fine powder.
12 green cardamom pods, 10 black peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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.
12 oz whole milk, 12 oz heavy cream, 3 each tea bags
Meanwhile, whisk together the yolks, sugar and salt in a medium bowl.
6 each egg yolks, 8 oz granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon table salt
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.