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Pumpkin Chai Ice Cream

Makes about 6 cups

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Pumpkin Chai Ice Cream

Makes about 6 cups

The spices of chai tea perfectly complement the classic pumpkin spice flavors in this delectable fall ice cream.

  1. Pumpkin Chai Ice Cream-1
  1. Pumpkin Chai Ice Cream-1

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 chai tea bags
  • 1½ cups pumpkin purée
  • 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses or dark corn syrup
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamon
  • ½t easpoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, carefully transfer to a medium heatproof bowl. Add the tea bags and let steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Remove the tea bags and add the pumpkin, sugar, and molasses. Whisk until smooth and the sugar is dissolved. Add the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg, and whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, or overnight.
  3. Turn the ice cream machine on; pour the pumpkin mixture into the frozen freezer bowl, and churn until thickened, 20 to 25 minutes. The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. For a firmer consistency, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container, and freeze for about 2 hours. Remove from the freezer about 15 minutes before serving.

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