If you love Thai iced tea, wait until you try it as ice cream! This homemade Ninja Creami Thai Tea Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and packed with that signature sweet, spiced tea flavor—without the gums or fillers you find in store-bought versions.
Thai tea is famous for its creamy, sweet, and slightly spiced flavor. This iconic drink turns into an amazing ice cream treat.
The vibrant orange color comes from Thai tea leaves. It’s often served with sweetened condensed milk for extra richness. Making it into ice cream takes it to the next level!
Trust me, once you taste this, you’ll never go back.
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- Why You'll Love This?
- 🛒Ingredients You'll Need
- Substitution and Additions
- How to Make Thai Tea Ice Cream Recipe in Ninja Creami?
- 🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- Flavor Variations to Try
- 🍽️What Goes Well With This
- How to Store Leftovers
- 👪Serving Size
- 🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Tips for Success
- FAQ: Your Ice Cream Questions Answered
- Related Recipes
- Ninja Creami Thai Tea Ice Cream Recipe
Why You'll Love This?
- No pudding mix or gums! Just pure, simple ingredients.
- Creamy and rich! Thanks to half and half and sweetened condensed milk.
- Easy to make! The Ninja Creami does all the hard work.
- Customizable! Add mix-ins, toppings, or even flavor variations.
🛒Ingredients You'll Need
- Half and Half – The perfect balance for a creamy, rich texture.
- Cream Cheese – Just a little helps create a smooth ice cream base.
- Thai Tea Leaves – The key ingredient for that authentic flavor and color.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Adds the perfect amount of sweetness and creaminess.
Substitution and Additions
- Replace Half & Half → Use whole milk and heavy cream for extra richness.
- Dairy-Free? → Substitute coconut milk for a tropical twist.
- Extra Flavor? → Add a splash of vanilla extract.
- More Spice? → Mix in cinnamon or star anise while steeping.
How to Make Thai Tea Ice Cream Recipe in Ninja Creami?
- In a saucepan, heat water until hot but not boiling.
- Add Thai tea leaves and steep.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the tea leaves. Let it cool.
- In a blender, combine: Thai-tea infused water, half and half, cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
- Place the frozen pint in the Ninja Creami Deluxe. Select Ice Cream mode.
- If too crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk and respin until creamy.
- Serve & Enjoy – Scoop into a bowl and dig in!
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- 🍫Chocolate Chips – Because chocolate makes everything better.
- 🍪 Crushed Cookies – Add a crunchy contrast.
- 🍯 Honey Swirl – Drizzle for extra sweetness.
- 🥜 Toasted Almonds – A nutty, crunchy addition.
Flavor Variations to Try
- 🥥Coconut Thai Tea Ice Cream – Use coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
- 🍫 Chocolate Thai Tea Ice Cream – Add cocoa powder for a chocolaty twist.
- 🌶️ Spiced Thai Tea Ice Cream – Infuse with cardamom and cinnamon.
- ☕ Thai Coffee Ice Cream – Replace half the tea with brewed Thai coffee.
- 🍓 Strawberry Thai Tea Ice Cream – Blend in fresh strawberries.
🍽️What Goes Well With This
- 🍰 Cheesecake – Creamy meets creamy for the ultimate dessert combo.
- 🥭 Fresh Mango – A fruity, refreshing pairing.
- 🍪 Shortbread Cookies – Buttery and crisp to complement the ice cream.
- ☕ Thai Iced Coffee – Double up on the Thai flavors.
- 🍌 Banana Fritters – Warm, crispy, and perfect with ice cream.
- 🥥 Sticky Rice – Like mango sticky rice, but with ice cream!
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in the Ninja Creami pint container. Flatten the surface before freezing so when you re-spin, the blade won’t get damaged!
👪Serving Size
This recipe is made for the Ninja Creami Deluxe, so it makes 4 servings.
🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Blender: Makes mixing ingredients effortless.
- Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker: The star of the show, perfect for creating creamy, smooth ice cream.
- Ninja Creami Pint Container: Perfect for freezing and processing.
Tips for Success
- If too crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk and respin.
- Let the ice cream sit for a few minutes before scooping.
- Don’t skip the steeping time—this develops the deep tea flavor.
FAQ: Your Ice Cream Questions Answered
Is Thai tea ice cream caffeinated?
Yes! Thai tea contains black tea, which naturally has caffeine.
What is Thai flavor tea?
Thai tea has a rich, spiced flavor with notes of vanilla and caramel.
What makes Thai ice cream different?
It’s infused with real Thai tea leaves, giving it a unique, aromatic taste.
Is Thai tea healthy?
In moderation, yes! It has antioxidants but also contains sugar and milk.
Is Thai tea stronger than coffee?
No, Thai tea has less caffeine than coffee but still provides a boost.
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Ninja Creami Thai Tea Ice Cream Recipe
If you love Thai iced tea, wait until you try it as ice cream! This homemade Ninja Creami Thai Tea Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and packed with that signature sweet, spiced tea flavor—without the gums or fillers you find in store-bought versions.
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream maker
- 1 Blender
- 1 Fine Mesh strainer
- 1 small pot for heating water
- 24 oz Ninja Creami Pint Container
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Thai Tea Leaves steeped in 2 cups of hot water
- 1 cup Half and Half
- ½ cup Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat water until hot but not boiling.
- Add Thai tea leaves and steep.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the tea leaves. Let it cool.
- In a blender, combine: Thai-tea infused water, half and half, cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
- Place the frozen pint in the Ninja Creami Deluxe. Select Ice Cream mode.
- If too crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk and respin until creamy.
- Serve & Enjoy – Scoop into a bowl and dig in!
Notes
- If too crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk and respin.
- Let the ice cream sit for a few minutes before scooping.
- Use fresh Thai tea leaves for the best flavor.
- Don’t skip the steeping time—this develops the deep tea flavor.
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Rose says
This was such a fun twist on a favorite drink! The Thai tea flavor is spot-on, and it’s so creamy and delicious. I hope you all enjoy it just as much. Let me know if you try it!