Best 3 Chai Tea Custard Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our curated collection of chai tea custard recipes. These delectable treats seamlessly blend the aromatic warmth of chai tea with the creamy richness of custard, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic baked custard to the innovative no-bake version and even a vegan alternative, our recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences and skill levels. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure that the delicate balance of spices in the chai tea shines through, creating a perfect harmony with the velvety texture of the custard. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards creating an unforgettable dessert experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.

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CHAI TEA



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Perfect for cold nights, this masala chai tea recipe incorporates spices that make it so delicious, you'll want to drink it every day. -Kelly Pacowta, Danbury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 whole cloves
2 whole peppercorns
4 tea bags
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
2-1/2 cups boiling water
2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • Place cloves and peppercorns in a large bowl; with the end of a wooden spoon handle, crush spices until aromas are released., Add the tea bags, sugar, ginger, cinnamon stick and boiling water. Cover and steep for 6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the milk., Strain tea, discarding spices and tea bags. Stir in hot milk. Pour into mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHAI TEA CUSTARD



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Delicious chai tea custard is cool and refreshing. Serve within a day.

Provided by ooopsnevermind

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ cups whole milk
1 chai tea bag
⅔ cup white sugar
2 eggs
4 egg yolks
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat milk in a saucepan until just boiling and remove from heat; add tea bag and let sit until tea has steeped, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove tea bag.
  • Whisk sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and salt together in a bowl. Pour 1/3 the milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, until combined. Pour egg-milk mixture back into saucepan with milk. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until custard thickens and easily coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Well defined trails should appear when you drag your finger across the back of a coated spoon.
  • Stir butter into custard until melted; pour into serving dishes or ramekins. Chill custard in the refrigerator, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 218.9 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 69.8 mg, Sugar 27 g

CHAI CHOCOLATE CUSTARD WITH GINGER CREAM



Chai Chocolate Custard with Ginger Cream image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 whole clove
4 green cardamon
1 stick cinnamon
1/2-ounce dry whole ginger
3 pieces black pepper
16 ounces heavy cream
10 ounces milk
3 ounces sugar
7 1/2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
1/2-ounce Darjeeling tea
7 egg yolks
6 ounces heavy cream
3 ounces milk
1 1/2 ounces sugar
3/4 tablespoon whole dried ground ginger
1 sheet gelatin
Pinch of Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Combine all spices and place in a mortar. Using the pestle, crush them. Set aside. In a medium sauce pot, combine the heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Bring to a scald. Pull from heat. Add the crushed spices and allow to infuse for about 10 minutes. Add the chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. At this time mixture should be heated slightly, the tea added and infused for 10 minutes. After the infusing process, add a small amount of warm mixture the yolks and temper. Add entire yolk mixture back to the custard, stir. At this point the entire mixture should be passed through a chinois. Pour custard base into desired oven proof dishes. Fill about 2/3 full allowing room for the ginger cream. Bake in a water bath just until set. Allow the custard to sit at room temperature to cool for about 30 minutes. Chill.
  • Combine heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Bring to a scald. Pull from the flame. Add ground ginger and allow to infuse for about 15 minutes. In the meantime, presoak a gelatin leaf in cool water. Pass milk mixture through a chinois. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Cool mixture in ice bath while stirring. Just before it sets, pour ginger cream over the top of the baked chocolate custard. The top should be smooth and just the white should be showing. Chill and allow the ginger cream to set.

Tips:

  • For a richer custard, use full-fat milk and cream.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can create one by placing a heatproof bowl over a saucepan filled with simmering water.
  • Stir the custard constantly to prevent it from curdling.
  • To check if the custard is done, insert a toothpick or knife into the center. If it comes out clean, the custard is ready.
  • Serve the custard warm or cold, garnished with whipped cream, cinnamon, or nutmeg.

Conclusion:

Chai tea custard is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed warm or cold. It's perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat. With its rich, creamy texture and warm, spicy flavor, chai tea custard is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new dessert recipe, give chai tea custard a try. You won't be disappointed!

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