Thai Iced Tea Ice Cream

Posted on July 30, 2012 | by Ray

Sorry about no postings for the last week or so. We were in New York as a tag along on my daughter’s business-related trip and yay we were FOB’s! Okay, that stands for “Filipinos on Bacation.” You see, when I go out of town, I focus on the purpose of the trip, and I don’t do anything unrelated. I guess that’s just how I keep the sanity on a more normal mode. In my opinion, New York City is a place where you either love it or hate it and to me, it is the former. I’ve been to the Big Apple many times before but never during summer time, and my goodness was it was hot and humid!

Because of the nasty weather, cold drinks and anything cold is what we always had during our stay and it sure helped a lot. Speaking of cold, I want to share one of my favorite Thai treats but in a form of an Ice cream and for those who love Thai Iced Tea, ahhh you should try this. I also want to share this cliff from one of my favorite sitcom – “Friends.” It reminds of this funny scene every time I’m in a flight.

ENJOY and have a great week everyone!

Thai Iced Tea Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups half and half
1/2 cup Thai Iced Tea mix
6 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
pinched of salt
Sweetened condensed milk topping (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Add half and half in a large saucepan.
Place saucepan over medium heat until half and half starts simmering.
Stir in Thai tea mix then turn off heat.
Transfer dairy mixture into another bowl under a fine mesh strainer and let it steep for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until smooth and thicken.
Slowly ladle one cup dairy mixture into yolks while constantly whisking until fully combined.
Transfer yolks mix and remaining dairy mix to a large clean sauce pan then whisk until all mixture are fully combined.
Turn heat on to medium-low and whisk frequently until it forms a thin-syrup like custard form (Do not cook custard as it will thicken).
Pour mixture to a fine mesh strainer.
Refrigerate to chill overnight.
Churn mixture in an ice cream maker until smooth. **
Freeze ice cream for minimum of three hours before serving.
Drizzle with optional condensed milk as topping.

Cooking Notes

This recipe was adapted from Serious Eats
** Always check your ice cream maker's manufacturer instruction on how to use.

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42 Comments → “Thai Iced Tea Ice Cream”

Kankana

9 months ago

Nice to know you were having fun in NYC Looks like we all are going crazy with ice cream these days! Never made anything with tea other than tea, the drink! This sounds like a interesting flavor!
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Thank you, Kankana! It must be the hot weather contributing to these ice cream craze.
  
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Asmita

9 months ago

I know I would love this ice cream since I always seem to order Thai iced tea at a Thai restaurant. My meal feels incomplete if I don’t have it.
This would be the perfect dessert for me. Looks so yummy!
Is there a particular brand of Thai tea you buy or recommend?
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Hi Asmita, Thank you for your compliment. The one I always use for Thai Iced Tea is the one made by Pantai. I always find it available from most Asian Supermarket. Click This link to see what it looks like. It is good and it’s a restaurant quality. Thanks again.
  
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mjskit

9 months ago

I do remember that scene from Friends – hilarious! Great sitcom! Yes, I do LOVE Thai Iced Tea and have ordered it many, many times. So it’s really not fair of you to tempt us with this recipe! You just had to get one more ice cream recipe in before the end of July and it had to be something I know I won’t be able to resist! Bobby was telling me last night that it was past time for another batch of ice cream, so guess what I’ll be making! YUM! Sounds like you had a great trip to New York in spite of the weather!
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Thank you, MJ! I am seeing a lot of ice cream recipes around the blog city. It must be the weather.
  
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the wicked noodle

9 months ago

Two of my favorite summertime treats in one dish! Looks so refreshing and the photos are stunning!
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Thank you for your compliment, Kristy!
  
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Sissi

9 months ago

These are breathtaking photos, Ray. I cannot stop looking at both the ice-cream and the tea. I wish I lived closer and could attend to your photography classes… (I hope you do give classes!).
I have never had Thai tea and even have no idea how it tastes, but your ice-creams sound mysterious and delicious.
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Haha! I am very flattered by your photography class comment, Sissi. I’m not sure about my qualifications but thank you. Thank you for your kind words as I really appreciate it my friend.
  
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Carolyn Jung

9 months ago

Gawd, this would be so dangerous in my freezer. As big of a fan of Thai iced tea as I am, I would eat a gallon of this ice cream in no time flat.
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  I made a quart & half of this treat and the container never made it back to the freezer. Haha! Thank you, Carolyn.
  
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Purabi Naha

9 months ago

Wow, this looks amazing! Thai iced tea turned into an ice cream…how cool is that! Loved the pictures…

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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Thank you, Purabi! I appreciate the kind words.
  
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Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

9 months ago

Glad you all had fun in NYC — we are leaving to NYC soon on a road-trip. Can’t wait

Love thai iced tea and these ice cream looks too delicious !!
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  It was fun in NYC and I’m sure you will have a good time too! Thank you for your comment, Kiran.
  
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kitchenriffs

9 months ago

I used to work in NYC, and the head and humidity in July can be awful. All of the buildings soak up heat, making it really uncomfortable to walk outside. Anyway, this would cool one down for sure! Nice flavors, and it’s so pretty! Thanks.
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Oh yes, it was really awful but other than that. . . it was fun! Thank you for dropping by John.
  
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Sandra's Easy Cooking

9 months ago

That is one great recipe and photos are absolutely amazing. Very tempting and delicious ice-cream!
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Thank you, Sandra and welcome to Wok with Ray.
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook

9 months ago

I almost always order Thai ice tea when I go to Thai restaurant. I *think* I even Thai ice tea mix at home that I bought last year and somehow didn’t taste the same from one at restaurant so I left the package…. If it’s not expired, I must make this. I’m afraid I’d be eating this and cannot go sleep every night (from caffeine) haha! Once I get addicted I go crazy. And I have a feeling that I will love this so much.
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  I like the one made by Pantai and it has more of a restaurant quality. Thank you for dropping by, Nami.
  
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Raymund

9 months ago

First time I saw an ice cream flavour like this, that looks awesome Ray.
I hope I will have my FOB in NY soon
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Thank you, Raymund. I’m sure you will have a lot of fun in NYC and lots of walking.
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes

9 months ago

I am not sure this would even last one day before I finish it off. Great snaps, Ray.
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Thank you, Angie! Have a good weekend!
  
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Lori Lynn

9 months ago

What a unique flavor for ice cream.
Love this!
LLL
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Thank you, Lori Lynn!
  
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Sawsan (Chef in disguise)

9 months ago

I love the idea of a Thai iced tea ice cream. It has been a horribly hot summer here and any cold treats are more than welcome but a cold treat that has tea too..amazing
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  It’s perfect for this hot summer we are having. Thank you very much for your comment, Sawsan!
  
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Norma Chang

9 months ago

Glad you enjoyed the Big Apple, the greatest city!
It is awfully hot today and Thai iced tea ice cream is just what’s needed.

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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  I love it there in NYC and it’s always fun to visit. Thank you for dropping by, Norma!
  
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Reem | Simply Reem

9 months ago

Oh… This looks fabulous!!!
I could have never thought of this deliciousness… I am Ice Tea freak so this goes right up my alley!!!
B/W I am glad you enjoyed in NY and from Bacation to Burgery… we both rock… U know what I am talking right…

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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Haha! I know what you mean, Reem. Thank you for the kind words.
  
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Jeannie

9 months ago

What a lovely refreshing flavor for ice cream, it’s always welcomed in this part of the world, that bowl looks just perfect!
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- Ray
  
  9 months ago
  
  Thank you for the compliment, Jeannie!
  
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peachkins

9 months ago

love love love the photos!! It makes me wanna reach out inside my screen and grab a bowl!
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Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen

9 months ago

Ray, another fantastic ice cream. I love NY (though it was pleasantly cool when I was there). Sounds like you had a lovely (if slightly sweaty) break.
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Kristi Rimkus

9 months ago

I’m glad you had a good trip and what fun to spend time with your daughter. This ice cream looks wonderful. Now that Seattle is finally seeing some warm weather, I’m wishing I had some right now.
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Jane

9 months ago

I love Thai Iced Tea, so I will be trying this! Sounds super good!
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Juliana

9 months ago

I love Thai iced tea…and I never thought of making ice cream…looks delicious…it would be nice to have a scoop of this ice cream now
Summer in NY? I would not dare…I like Spring and Autumn…
Have a great week ahead Ray
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Amelia

8 months ago

Hi Ray, this ice cream look excellent. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Nice click too.

Have a nice week ahead.
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