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Chai Affogato

21

  • Total Time10 min
  • Makes4 servings
A hand holding a glass pitcher of chai pouring it over a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a. glass mug next to cinnamon sticks and a broken biscuit on a wood plate next to a spoon. in the background is another cup with vanilla ice cream and a spoon resting in it

(Photo: Sian Richards)

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You can use almost any variety of tea in your pantry for this instant dessert. Chai, Earl Grey and green tea are some of our favourites.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water

  • 3 chai tea bags

  • 4 1/2-cup portions vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  • BOIL water in a small saucepan over high. Remove from heat and add chai tea bags. Steep for 5 min.

  • SCOOP portions of vanilla ice cream into 4 dessert dishes or teacups.

  • REMOVE tea bags from water, then pour tea over ice cream. Serve immediately.

Kitchen tip: You can use almost any variety of tea in your pantry for this instant affogato. Chai, Earl Grey and green tea are some of our favourites. Or try making your own masala chai with our masala chai recipe.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 90, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 10g, Fat 5g, Sodium 40mg.

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