This Thai tea ice cream combines delicious floral and vanilla notes of Pantai Thai iced tea with the creamy sweetness of ice cream. The perfect dessert for a hot summer day!
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Have you ever walked into a Thai restaurant in a hot summer day and all of a sudden you see a beautiful bright orange beverage making its way through the dining room? Served over ice with thick cream drizzled throughout. I will take one of those!
This Thai tea iced cream is all of the deliciousness of refreshing Thai iced tea except in ice cream form! And the best part is, no ice cream maker needed! What could be better? If you love ice cream, you will also love this No Churn Pistachio Cardamom Ice Cream and How to Make Nice Cream (dairy free)!
Why this recipe works
- No ice cream maker needed! No churn ice cream will change your life.
- The unique flavor combination and bright beautiful color make this the perfect summer dessert.
- Easy homemade ice cream that will impress your friends and family. You made ice cream from scratch, what!?
Ingredients for this recipe
To Make Thai Iced Tea (used in Ice Cream Recipe)
- 2 tablespoons Pantai Iced Tea Mix: Pantai tea is one of the most popular Thai iced tea brand served in most Thai restaurants. This tea is best known for its vibrant orange color and floral and vanilla aromatics.
- 1/2 cup water
- Note: Need 1/4 cup Thai tea
To Make Ice Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted walnuts: If you use salted walnuts, omit extra salt from recipe. Because the saltiness can vary, I recommend unsalted so you can control the potency.
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup Thai tea: Make your thai tea according to the above instructions.
How to make this recipe
To Make Thai Iced Tea (used in Ice Cream Recipe)
- Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup water and 2 tablespoons Thai tea mix.
- Step 2: Bring to a boil. Boil for 3-4 minutes.
- Step 3: Strain liquid to remove tea mix/tea leaves using cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer.
- Step 4: Refrigerate Thai iced tea until cold.
How to make ice cream
- Step 5: In food processor, finely grind walnuts (no chunks).
- Step 6: Whip heavy whipping cream until light peaks form (using hand beaters or food processor).
- Step 7: Add sweetened condensed milk, Thai tea liquid, salt and ground walnuts.
- Step 8: Lightly blend to stir in remaining ingredients. Do not over whip. Transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze at least 2 hours or overnight until firm.
FAQ and expert tips
No. Thai ice cream is no churn ice cream made with Thai tea as a flavoring. Thai ice cream is a style of making ice cream where liquid ice cream base is poured into a frozen surface and the ice cream is rolled out. This type of ice cream is also called Thai rolled ice cream or stir fried ice cream due to the creation method.
The best way to keep ice cream fresher for longer is to make sure it is stored in an air tight container and the temperature is kept as stable as possible. You can cover the ice cream with plastic wrap or parchment paper for extra seal and then put the lid on top.
Pantai iced tea is one of the most popular Thai iced tea brand served in most Thai restaurants. This tea is best known for its vibrant orange color and floral and vanilla aromatics.
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Thai Tea Ice Cream
Equipment
- Cheesecloth or Fine mesh strainer
- Food processor
- Hand beaters (can also use food processor if preferred)
Ingredients
To Make Thai Iced Tea (used in Ice Cream Recipe)
- 2 tbsp Pantai Iced Tea Mix (tea leaves)
- 1/2 cup water Boil – need 1/4 cup Thai tea
To Make Thai Tea Ice Cream
- 2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted walnuts
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup Thai iced tea Made from Thai Iced Tea Ingredients above.
Instructions
To Make Thai Iced Tea (used in Ice Cream Recipe)
- Combine 1/2 cup water and 2 tablespoons Pantai Iced Tea Mix
- Bring to a boil. Boil for 3-4 minutes.
- Strain liquid to remove Pantai Iced Tea Mix using cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer.
- Refrigerate Thai iced tea until cold.
To Make Thai Tea Ice Cream
- In food processor, finely grind walnuts (no chunks).
- Whip heavy whipping cream until light peaks form (using hand beaters or food processor).
- Add sweetened condensed milk, Thai iced tea liquid, salt and ground walnuts.
- Lightly blend to stir in remaining ingredients. Do not over whip. Transfer to a freezer safe container or dish. Freeze at least 2 hours or overnight until firm.
Notes
- Leftovers and Storage: Transfer to a freezer safe container or dish. Freeze at least 2 hours or overnight until firm. The best way to keep ice cream fresher for longer is to make sure it is stored in an air tight container and the temperature is kept as stable as possible. You can cover the ice cream with plastic wrap or parchment paper for extra seal and then put the lid on top.
- Nut Substitutions or Omission: If you are allergic to nuts, you can omit. The nuts primarily serve as an extra textural component but the flavor is still excellent without. You can also substitute walnuts for other nuts of choice. The nuts add texture. I recommend picking a nut with a mild flavor (example: pecans or macadamia nuts) that won’t overwhelm the Thai tea flavor.
Jeanne S
This is a household favorite! We have made this many times. Soooo good. Thank you for posting the recipe.
Aubrey
Thanks Jeanne! 🥰