Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 cup

heavy cream

2 cup

whole milk

14 unit

sweetened condensed milk

0.5 cup

thai tea leaves

1 pinch

salt

4 unit

egg yolks

0.25 tsp

almond extract

Step 1
~15 min

Place heavy cream in a zip-top bag and put in an ice bath.

Step 2
~15 min

Combine milk, condensed milk, tea leaves, and salt in a saucepan.

Step 3
~15 min

Cook over medium heat, stirring, until steaming. Remove and steep for 15 minutes.

Step 4
~15 min

Strain through a fine mesh sieve.

Step 5
~15 min

Return cream mixture to medium-low heat until steaming.

Step 6
~15 min

Whisk egg yolks in a bowl.

Step 7
~15 min

Slowly add warm cream mixture to the yolks, tempering them.

Key Technique: Tempering
Step 8
~15 min

Pour yolk mixture back into saucepan and heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 170°F).

Step 9
~15 min

Pour through sieve into bag with cold cream, discarding solids. Add almond extract, seal, and submerge in ice bath.

Step 10
~15 min

Refrigerate until completely cool (at least 2 hours).

Step 11
~15 min

Pour into ice cream maker and churn until soft serve consistency.

Step 12
~15 min

Transfer to freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a stronger tea flavor, steep the tea leaves for a longer time.

Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less condensed milk.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and stored in the freezer.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (tea and dairy)
Noise Level
Low (except for the ice cream maker)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a standalone dessert.

Pair with fresh fruit.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mango Sticky Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand

Cultural Significance

Thai tea is a popular beverage in Thailand, and this ice cream brings that flavor to a dessert.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Songkran (Thai New Year)

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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