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The KILIG Kitchen · The Gelato Collection
Spiced Chai Biscuit Gelato
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Full-fat milk - 170g
- Fresh cream - 55g
- Egg yolk - 30g
- Sugar - 35g
- Masala chai concentrate - 20g
- Crushed tea biscuits - 15g
- MASALA CHAI CONCENTRATE
- Water - 50ml
- Assam tea leaves - 1 tsp (2g)
- Green cardamom pod - 1, lightly crushed
- Cinnamon stick - 1 small piece (1–2cm)
- Fresh ginger - 3g, sliced
- Clove - 1
- Black peppercorn - 1–2
- Sugar or honey (optional) - 5g
Method
- STEP 1 – INFUSE THE SPICES:
- Add water, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, clove and peppercorn to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes.
- STEP 2 – BREW THE TEA:
- Add tea leaves.
- Simmer for another 2 minutes until dark and fragrant.
- Add sugar or honey if using.
- STEP 3 – STRAIN:
- Remove from heat.
- Strain through a fine sieve.
- Cool completely before using.
- STEP 4 – PREPARE CUSTARD:
- Prepare a custard base using milk, cream, yolks and sugar.
- STEP 5 – FLAVOR INTEGRATION:
- Add chai concentrate.
- Blend thoroughly.
- Chill completely.
- STEP 6 – FREEZE & PROCESS:
- Freeze for 24 hours.
- Process using Gelato Mode.
- Add biscuit crumble using Mix-In Mode.
Chef's Notes
Fragrant chai with buttery biscuit pieces.
Serving Suggestions
Finish with: Biscuit crumble.
