Chai ice cream sandwiches are vanilla ice cream swirled with Tea India Instant Masala Chai, pressed between two soft cookies. No baking and no ice cream maker: stir, fold, freeze, and stack.
How to make chai ice cream sandwiches
The short version: dissolve 1 Tea India Instant Masala Chai sachet in 2 tablespoons of hot water and let it cool. Fold it into a pint of softened vanilla ice cream, freeze 1 to 2 hours, then scoop between soft cookies and roll the edges in toppings.
What you need
Step by step
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Dissolve
Stir 1 chai sachet2 chai sachets3 chai sachets into 2 tbsp4 tbsp6 tbsp hot water. Let it cool. -
Fold
Fold the cooled chai into the softened vanilla ice cream. -
Freeze1 to 2 hrs
Freeze until firm. -
Sandwich
Scoop the chai ice cream onto a cookie and top with a second cookie. -
Roll
Roll the edges in your favorite topping, if you like.
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Video not showing? Watch it on InstagramWhich chai goes in chai ice cream?
Any Chai Moments flavor works. Masala is the boldest, and each one is a single sachet with no steeping.
Prefer no added sugar? Try the No Sugar Added bundle.
What do chai ice cream sandwiches taste like?
Like your afternoon chai, turned into dessert.
How do you make chai ice cream sandwiches better?
- Cool the chai first. Warm chai melts the ice cream and makes it icy.
- Soften, don't melt. Leave the ice cream out just until it folds easily.
- Roll right away. Toppings stick best while the edges are still soft.
Chai ice cream sandwich FAQs
What are chai ice cream sandwiches?
They're soft cookies sandwiched around vanilla ice cream that's been swirled with Tea India Instant Masala Chai. You stir one sachet into a little hot water, fold it into the ice cream, freeze and assemble. Tea India makes Chai Moments instant chai for everyday cups, and the same sachet flavors this dessert.
Do I need an ice cream maker?
No. This recipe starts with a pint of store-bought vanilla ice cream. Let it soften on the counter until it's easy to stir, fold in the cooled chai, then put it back in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours until it's firm enough to scoop. No churning and no special equipment.
Which cookies work best?
Soft cookies work best because they're easy to bite through once they're frozen. Snickerdoodles add extra cinnamon, sugar cookies keep the chai flavor front and center, and oatmeal cookies give a chewier, cozier bite. Store-bought or homemade both work. You'll need 8 cookies for 4 sandwiches.
Can I use a different chai flavor?
Yes. Masala Chai gives the boldest spice, but any Chai Moments flavor works the same way. Cinnamon Chai pairs well with snickerdoodles, and Cardamom Chai is gentler and floral next to sugar cookies. Use one sachet per pint of ice cream and dissolve it in 2 tablespoons of hot water first.
Can I use unsweetened chai?
Yes. The vanilla ice cream and cookies already bring plenty of sweetness, so unsweetened chai works well and lets the spice come through. Tea India's No Sugar Added Chai Moments bundle includes unsweetened Masala, Ginger and Cardamom. Dissolve and fold it in exactly the same way.
What toppings go with chai ice cream sandwiches?
Roll the edges in crushed pistachios for crunch, a dusting of cinnamon for extra warmth, SKOR bar pieces for toffee sweetness or white chocolate chips for a creamy finish. Press the topping in gently right after assembling, while the ice cream is just soft enough to hold it in place.
Where can I buy Tea India Instant Masala Chai?
Right here. One sachet for dessert, the rest for your everyday cup.