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    Chai and Biscuits Ice Cream (No-Churn)

    Published Jul 26, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links

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    A delicious, easy to make ice cream with all of the flavors you'd expect from your favorite chai and biscuits! If you're in love with chai and biscuits as much as I am, then this ice cream is definitely for you! Not only is the perfect bite of chai and biscuits in ice cream form, there's also no ice cream machine required! It's a super quick recipe! It's so easy to prep early in the day, freeze and enjoy in the evening.

    • scoop of indian tea dessert in a glass cup
    • lotus biscoff cookie ice cream in glass cups with golden spoons

    Indian Family Traditions and Chai

    Mornings in most Indian households start with the warm and spicy aroma of masala chai. Whether its a busy and chaotic morning rush and the chai is enjoyed in a to-go container or a calm sit down with a plate of savory and sweet snacks to accompany the chai, the freshly brewed black tea with milk, sugar and warming spices, is how we start each day. Indulgent and at the same time energizing.

    But its not just mornings! Oh no, chai is enjoyed multiple times throughout the day. Especially when entertaining guests. That is the Indian standard, to serve a hot cup of chai with at minimum a small snack to all guests that come over. And I don't know exactly what it is about that fresh cup of tea but it instantly opens up conversations, makes even less known acquaintances into long last family.

    Some days, that spicy chai is served with a freshly prepared (fried) indulgences like samosas and pakoras, but almost always, there's a sweet tea biscuit. Preferably buttery and crumbly so that when its dunked into the chai (dunk-ability is a requirement obviously) it is able to soak up the delicious chai without losing too much of its foundation. Is there a more perfect bite?

    • tea biscuits in no churn summer treats on marble background
    • chai n biscuits ice cream

    Turning this traditional flavor into ice cream

    And that chai-soaked bite of sweet tea biscuit is exactly that flavor of this ice cream!

    Start with a no-churn vanilla ice cream base. Just 4 simple ingredients

    • Heavy whipping cream
    • Sweetened condensed milk
    • Vanilla Extract
    • A pinch of salt

    Add the chai flavor though half & half steeped in black tea and cardamom. Feel free to add chai masala or adjust your tea strength here. But remember to cool the half & half before adding to the whipped cream and not add any additional sweetener!

    Then add in your favorite tea biscuit crumbs! I love Lotus Biscoff in this ice cream! It's the perfect spice and texture to pair with a strong black tea. Parle-G is of course the classic chai biscuit pairing. In a pinch, I would recommend graham crackers, preferably the honey or cinnamon flavors.

    All you really need to do, is whip the heavy cream into whipped cream and then you can incorporate all the other ingredients and whip it all together to fully incorporated. Gently fold in the crushed biscuit crumbs. Pour the ice cream mixture into a freeze-able container and freeze for at least 5 hours.

    You might also be interested in Masala Chai Affogato, Cookie Butter Shortbread, Peach Ginger Chai Pastry, Gajar Halwa Cupcakes

    lotus cookie in a tea infused no churn vanilla ice cream on white marble backdrop

    Chai and Biscuits Ice Cream (No-Churn Recipe)

    A delicious, easy to make ice cream with all of the flavors you'd expect when you're sitting down to enjoy a nice cup of chai with your favorite biscuits!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Freezing Time 5 hrs
    Total Time 5 hrs 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 194 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ½ cup half & half
    • 1 tablespoon black tea loose leaf
    • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
    • pinch salt
    • 10 tea biscuits or graham crackers

    Instructions
     

    • Heat half & half, loose leaf tea and cardamom in a small saucepan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, strain the tea from the half & half and set aside the half and half to cool completely.
    • Crush the tea biscuits into crumbs and set aside.
    • Whip the heavy whipping cream with a mixer on medium-high speed until firm peaks form, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and salt and whip again for about 20 seconds to incorporate.
    • Add the condensed milk and tea-steeped half & half. Beat with the electric mixer for another 1 to 2 minutes until combined. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the tea biscuit crumbs stirring until combined.
    • Pour into a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan, or any 6 cup freeze-able container and freeze for about 5 hours.
    • Serve with additional cookie crumbs if desired!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 626IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword no churn ice cream, chai and biscuits ice cream, indian fusion dessert,
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    1. Kristina

      July 28, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      I don't have an ice cream maker so no churn ice creams are my thing. This was really good as written...thick, creamy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        July 28, 2021 at 3:59 pm

        No churns ice creams are so easy and so good! Who needs to spend money on a ice cream maker anyways!

        Reply
    2. Linda

      July 28, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      This is my new favorite for no-churn ice cream. I've never thought of adding chai into ice cream until I tried this recipe and in love with the flavors

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        July 28, 2021 at 3:59 pm

        Its so so good! I just love it too!

        Reply
    3. serena

      July 28, 2021 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love a simple no churn ice cream. And that chai with the tea biscuits is such a great flavor combo.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        July 28, 2021 at 4:52 pm

        Thanks! Its so good, I can't stop eating it! lol

        Reply
    4. Agnieszka | Wholly Tasteful

      July 28, 2021 at 10:35 pm

      5 stars
      Chai latte is my favorite hot drink son I can't wait to make this ice-cream. It sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        July 29, 2021 at 6:24 am

        Thank you! Its my favorite as well! Hope you like it!

        Reply
    5. Amanda

      July 29, 2021 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      Such a wonderful summer dessert! The chai added the perfect spice kick.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        July 29, 2021 at 3:03 pm

        Thanks Amanda! Its definitely a favorite of mine!

        Reply
    6. Luca - Ruoka on valmis

      July 29, 2021 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      With this hot summer, this recipe is just great and exactly what I need.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        July 29, 2021 at 5:05 pm

        Definitely agree on that!

        Reply

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