Earl Grey Tea Ice Cream Recipe
Try this Earl Grey Tea Ice Cream Recipe for a fun twist on regular ice cream. It mixes the lovely flavor of Earl Grey tea with creamy homemade ice cream.
Equipment
- Ice cream maker
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Spatula
- Freezer-safe container
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 Earl Grey tea bags
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan.
- Add Earl Grey tea bags; steep for 10 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and throw them away.
- Whisk egg yolks in a bowl.
- Slowly add hot cream mixture to egg yolks.
- Put mixture back in saucepan; cook until thick.
- Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Chill mixture in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Pour into ice cream maker.
- Churn according to instructions.
- Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.
Notes
- Use good-quality Earl Grey tea for the best taste.
- Make sure the cream mixture is cold before churning.
- Strain well to remove any egg bits.
- Steep tea longer for a stronger flavor.
- Freeze ice cream in a shallow container to harden faster.