Chai Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe
Hazelnut, Smoked Cherry Reduction
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Ingredients
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Ice Cream
Smoked Cherry Reduction
Cookies
Garnish
Method
Ice Cream Preparation
- 1
Make the Chai Ice Cream Base
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, chai spice mix, and vanilla. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.
- 2
- 3
Chill and Churn
Strain the mixture into a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
Smoked Cherry Reduction Preparation
- 4
- 5
Cool and Blend
Remove from heat and let cool. Blend until smooth and strain if desired.
Cookie Preparation
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 8
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- 9
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- 10
Bake Cookies
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
Assembly
- 11
Assemble Sandwiches
Take one cookie, add a scoop of chai ice cream, drizzle with smoked cherry reduction, and top with another cookie. Roll the edges in chopped hazelnuts if desired.
- 12
Serve
Enjoy your Chai Ice Cream Sandwich with Hazelnut and Smoked Cherry Reduction!
