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Time for another fall-inspired ice cream! This time around, we present (drum roll)… Chai latte ice cream! This deliciously spiced ice cream will transport you to a time of scarves, sweater, blankets, and spiced drinks (aka one of the best times of the year).
When you picture the season of fall, what do you think of? For me, I picture colorful leaves, chilly nights under blankets, and seasonal drinks with plenty of spices! I feel like fall and winter allow us to bring out the flavorful spices that get left on the shelf the rest of the year.
And thank goodness for that. Spiced lattes (or any spiced drink) just provide such great flavor and a real sense of coziness!
I’ve actually only ever had one chai latte. It was during a time when I was forcing myself to like coffee after having too many late nights working on group projects in college.
I would go to Starbucks and order different drinks on the menu that had a hint of coffee in them, so I could grow to like the flavor. I started with the infamous peppermint mocha, and found that I wasn’t a huge fan of the overwhelming peppermint flavor.
The next day, I tried a chai latte. The subtle spices in the latte really won me over. For some reason, I didn’t get another one after I tried a vanilla latte (which became my go-to), but I still remember how good that first latte was.
That’s why we decided to make the chai latte into ice cream! Thanks to our Ninja Creami, this was super easy. We used our typical base recipe, but instead of using 1 cup of milk, we did 1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of chai tea latte.
We didn’t make our own chai latte, we bought the Oregon Chai Original Chai Tea Latte at Target. Feel free to try it with your own chai latte mixture!
So if you’re a chai latte fan, or you just love warm, spiced drinks, grab a Ninja Creami pint and get spinning!
To Make Dairy-Free Chai Latte Ice Cream, Use the Following:
- 1 tbsp vegan cream cheese for 1 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 cup oat milk for 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup cream of coconut for 3/4 cup heavy cream
First Time Using the Ninja Creami or Looking for Tips?
While the Ninja Creami is a machine with only 7 (or 11) buttons, it can still be intimidating! Here are a few tips and tricks Alex and I have picked up since beginning our ice cream journey with the Ninja Creami!
- What type of chai latte can I use? We used the Oregon Chai Original Chai Tea Latte from Target, but feel free to use whichever version of a chai latte you like! Whether it’s a store-bought or homemade version, I’m sure the ice cream will still taste delicious!
- Do I just substitute the chai latte for 1 cup milk? We recommend a half and half split, so there is still enough milk to make sure the ice cream is creamy! In other words, 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup chai latte.
- If I put the pint back into the freezer, do I need to mix the ice cream up again before enjoying? Surprisingly, no! When using the typical base ingredients (whole milk, heavy cream), re-spinning is probably best to get the ice cream back to its original creamy consistency after freezing. However, we have found when using oat milk and cream of coconut, our first spin leaves the ice cream very creamy (almost like a soft-serve texture). After putting it in the freezer for 24 hours after this original spin, the ice cream is the perfect texture to enjoy without re-spinning! My suggestion is see how the texture is without a re-spin, and re-spin only as necessary!
- What button should I use to spin my ice cream? This all depends on the consistency you’re going for! Each button operates the machine at varying speeds. For thicker concoctions (like ice cream), the ice cream button is best. However, if using eggs in the recipe (like a gelato), use the gelato button! The sorbet button is best used with fruit mixtures. For example, if mixing a can of pineapples in heavy syrup, use the sorbet button to make a delicious fruity creation! Overall, it’s something you can experiment with to find your personal preference for your ice cream consistency!
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If you’re like us and are running out of ice cream storage containers, grab a two-pack of Ninja Creami pints to keep your freezer full with all of your ice cream creations!
Or if you don’t have a Ninja Creami and are on the fence about getting one, check out my honest review!
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Ninja Creami Chai Latte Ice Cream
Description
Chai latte ice cream brings all the flavor and spice of the fall-favorite drink to the ice cream bowl! By using chai latte, it's simple to make and easy to eat!
To make this recipe in the Ninja Creami Deluxe, multiply all ingredients by 1.5
Note: 1 serving = 1 pint
Ingredients
Instructions
Place 1 tbsp cream cheese in a medium bowl and microwave for 5-10 seconds. If the cream cheese was in the fridge, these 5-10 seconds in the microwave will help soften it up to mix well with the other ingredients.
Combine cream cheese with 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Whisk until the ingredients are mixed together.
Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup heavy cream, and 1/2 cup chai latte.
Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, ensuring it does not go over the max fill line.
Freeze the pint for 24 hours, making sure it is placed on a flat surface in the freezer.
After 24 hours, remove the pint from the freezer, and plug in your Ninja Creami machine! Time for the magic.
Remove the lid from the pint and grab the Ninja Creami outer bowl. Place the pint securely into the outer bowl and cover with the lid. Once the lid is on, place the outer bowl into the machine, twisting to the right until it locks into place. Press the "Ice Cream" button and (try to) wait patiently for the creamy treat coming your way.
Once the process is finished, press and hold the button on the left side of the Creami to twist the bowl to the left and remove it from the machine. Twist the lid off of the outer bowl and remove the pint.
Now your chai latte ice cream is ready to enjoy!
Note
If you don't like following recipes, don't worry - you can customize it however you want! We personally use oat milk and coconut cream to avoid most of the dairy, and it's some of the best ice cream we've ever had.
If you liked this recipe, check out our recipe for pumpkin pie ice cream here.
Going to try this on the weekend. Thank you for sharing!
Can I use powdered chai latte mix , and mix it with milk ?
I think that would work! I haven’t tried it, but if it’s just mixing the chai in with the milk, I don’t see the problem!