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Chai Ice cream

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Chai ice cream with three pieces of star anise
Prep Time:35 minutes
Freeze Time:12 hours
Total Time:12 hours 35 minutes

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • small pot

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk heated to 150F-155F
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 2-4 masala chai tea bags
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup optional
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • In a small pot, add the milk and heat until it reaches 150-155°F. Transfer the milk into a mug, place the tea bags inside. Steep for 2-5 minutes. Stir in maple syrup. Cover with plastic wrap before refrigerating to prevent a skin from forming. and set in the fridge for about 15 minutes (or until cold) to chill.
  • Once it’s cool, pour chai infused milk into a large mixing bowl with sweetened condensed milk. Whisk until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, pour the cold heavy cream, add the vanilla and sea salt. Then use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the cream to medium-stiff peaks. When you lift the mixer you'll notice an imprint of the whisk in the cream.
  • Add the chai milk mixture, slowly with the mixer on, whip until combined. Pour into an air-tight container with a cover and Freeze for about twelve hours. Leave ice cream on the counter for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Servings: 6
Calories: 498kcal