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Vanilla Chai Ice Cream

Enjoy your favorite afternoon tea flavor in a cold and creamy treat with this Vanilla Chai Ice Cream Recipe! Homemade ice cream is so easy to make and the flavor possibilities are endless.
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Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chai recipe, homemade ice cream
Prep Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 2
Calories: 191kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 Cups Whole Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Ultrafine Sugar
  • 4 Chai Tea Bags
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Paste or Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum * optional

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium/low heat; whisk together the heavy cream, milk and sugar.
  • Heat and whisk frequently until liquid begins to steam and is hot to the touch (but Not boiling).
  • Remove from heat and add the tea bags and the vanilla to the liquid.
  • Cover and allow to steep for about 1 hour.
  • Gently squeeze the tea bags while removing, then discard.
  • Sprinkle the xanthan gum into the liquid while whisking vigorously.
  • Transfer liquid to a container and chill in the fridge until completely cold. (at least 4 hours)
  • Place your desired ice cream container into the freezer.
  • Churn the creamy chai mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Once the churning process is complete, transfer to the cold ice cream container.
  • Cover and freeze for 2-3 hours before serving.

Notes

*Xanthan Gum makes the ice cream softer and easier to scoop straight out of the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 35mg | Sugar: 17g
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