Chai Ice Cream Syrup, the perfect homemade gift from your kitchen. Cooking or baking is not required for this delightfully flavored ice cream topping.
Chai Ice Cream Syrup Recipe
Chai Ice Cream Topping is not only the MOST perfect accompaniment for your next bowl of of ice cream, it is also the perfect homemade holiday, birthday, new neighbor, housewarming gift for anyone on your list. This chai ice cream syrup is incredibly yummy, unique and so inexpensive to put together. Pour this syrup on top of a bowl of extra vanilla ice cream and sit back and swoon over the first bite. It’s heaven in a bowl.
When it comes to entertaining, sometimes we don’t always have time to make the perfect dessert. Simple ice cream, with a lovely homemade topping, is easily the perfect end to any meal. I promise you, everyone will love this tasty dessert.
Ingredients for Chai Ice Cream Syrup
- sweetened condensed milk
- granulated sugar
- cardamom
- cinnamom
- cloves
- nutmeg
Recipe Tips
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- If you’re making this chai syrup for gifting, you can easily double, triple, quadruple etc. this recipe as long as you have a big enough bowl. However, I do recommend making it in a large pouring vessel because it will be easier to pour the finished recipe into jars if you have a pouring spout. Try using a 2-quart measuring cup for the best ease in filling the jars.
- Each recipe will fill one half pint jar with chai ice cream syrup (minus 2 tablespoons (keep that for yourself).
- Keep refrigerated for up to three weeks.
How To Package Ice Cream Syrup As A Gift
- Fill a half pint jar or other decorative jar (with a lid) with chai ice cream syrup. Tie ribbon around the jar and finish with a bow on top.
- Place a sticker on the jar with the name of the recipe, storage instructions and shelf life.
- Give the jar with a fun set of ice cream bowls and the best ice cream scoop, sprinkles and nuts for the ultimate family gift.
- Wrap the whole gift in cellophane.
America’s Top 10 Favorite Ice Cream Flavors
- Vanilla…Try with this Chai Ice Cream Syrup
- Chocolate
- Cookies N’Cream
- Mint Chocolate Chip
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- Butter Pecan
- Cookie Dough
- Strawberry
- Moose Tracks
- Neopolitan
What Is Chai?
Chai is the Hindi word for tea. So, when we ask for chai tea, we are actually being redundant by saying, tea-tea. The term “chai” is actually the shortened version of the word “masala chai” which translates to “spiced tea” in Hindi.
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Chai Ice Cream Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pouring vessel, such as a large measuring cup, add sweetened condensed milk, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Mix until combined. Pour into a half pint jar and tightly close the lid. Store in the refrigerator for at least four hours (initially to chill) and up to two to three weeks.
HoneyB says
I LOVE this! I am definitely going to make some for gifts AND for me!
Barbara says
I am loving all your gift ideas! Keep ’em coming.
The Teacher Cooks says
This looks and sounds delicious. I am going to try this. My son just moved to Bakersfield, California from Georgia. Do you think he is going to like it!! I love your blog!
Helsie says
I’m going to try it . It sounds great and I love the idea of using it with ice cream. I have just the person to give it to.
Cheers
Barbie with a T says
Great gift idea! Easy for me to make, and so many possibilities for wrapping. Thanks for this one. You are a genius! I cannot wait to try it. Do you have to keep it refrigerated?
pigpigscorner says
This looks and sounds great! Maybe I’ll make this for myself =)
Bellini Valli says
This is very tempting to start me back on making gifts prepared lovingly fom my home to yours.
julie says
I think I know who I’ll be gifting this to. That’d be me…I love chai!
imom says
You have the best ideas!
Lena in VT says
What a cool gift idea. I have people who love the tea route and others for the ice cream route. I am going to make some up. Thanks for all these ideas!
Haley W says
This is great, because I LOVE chai, but I can no longer have caffeine (migraines, ugh), so I had to give it up. Now I can keep this on hand with some decaf tea bags!
Spinach Tiger says
Now don’t I wish I was on your Christmas list. Also love the idea of the cup and saucer. I agive fudge. It’s expected. I think I end up making 50 pounds of it. People would be heart-broken, but I believe food (or wine) is the best kind of gift. Usually does not get regifted. 🙂
Cannot wait to drink your wine.
My Year on the Grill says
Do you have my address???
Can I be on your Christmas list???
My Year on the Grill says
Do you have my address???
Just in case you feel the need to expand your gift giving list
FabFrugalFood says
This is STUNNINGLY AWESOME, and I am so adding it to my canned gifts this year.
Audrey at Barking Mad says
I’ve never had Chai before and this sounds so yummy, not to mention festive. I think my mom and sister really like it and this is just the thing to send!
Thanks for sharing such a great idea!
Jennifer says
I am so hungry and this post did nothing to help with that at all. Especially since you said you tried it on ice cream. 😉
dawn says
This is now on my gift list.
Scate says
Looks fantastic! I think this would go all over some ice cream – or maybe even some apple pie… making me hungry!
Blond Duck says
That sounds wonderful!
Marjie says
Can I give this to ME???
Michelle says
Oh. My. Word. I am so totally making this next week–just have to go into McMINNVILLE to do grocery shopping on Monday. DH and I will drink this up, literally.
I really enjoy your blog, especially b/c I’m right in Newberg and it’s so fun hearing about places I know of. As a teenager I babysat for several families who were involved in winemaking and other local foods, so what you’re doing is near to my heart. I’ve watched vineyard space grow exponentially over the past 25 years–including right in my growing-up “backyard” in the Red Hills (think Russell Fuqua and Allen & Sally Holstein). So glad you’re here and loving it!
clumbsycookie says
Oh wow I love this! First I love chai and second I never met anything with condensed milk I didn’t like. I think homemade presents are always the best, because it shows you care and you take the time to please people you like 😉
Lisa Sipple says
I just bought four cans of condensed milk at Costco. Now I know what I will do with them!
giz says
Thank you for this recipe – it’s such a great idea and I have many chai lovers who would adore this as a gift. Perfect and simple.
Lauren says
The recipe looked so amazing I had to try it. A half teaspoon of peppermint extract added an extra holiday touch.
Liz C. says
I love anything I can serve on ice cream! This is a stellar idea!
KathyB. says
I have never tried Chai Tea…I think I must and maybe after trying it I might decide to try this. I like the ideas for gift wrapping items for tea lovers.
Michelle in NZ says
A great idea, and I’ll make some for myself as well. Super thanks, dear Cathy
grace says
excellent idea, cathy. the only problem i foresee is that i wouldn’t end up giving any of it away! 🙂
June says
Wow – super idea. Can’t wait to try it.
tom tall clover farm says
Who would have thunk? Since canned sweetened condensed milk is one of the tastiest inventions of last century, how can you go wrong with this recipe. Su-WEE, uh I mean Su-weet!
unconfidentialcook says
PERFECT teacher gifts!!!
theUngourmet says
This is such a nice idea! I just love Chai, it’s so warm and inviting.
Biz says
What an awesome idea Cathy! I am making homemade baskets for my co-workers – including my homemade mustard and hot chocolate mix – I may have to add this to the bunch!
Mental P Mama says
Wonderful idea!
Kitchen Butterfly says
Love chai. Have some condensed milk so this should be a cinch. And forget about the packaging….it ain’t going anywhere till I’e had my fill.when I get round to making it…
Jaclyn Bailey says
BLESS YOU! Chai tea is my absolute favorite and I am getting tired of paying so much for the store bought concentrates!
Lisa says
Once again, YUM! I would have never thought of this but it is a great gift idea.
RobinSue says
Ooh I have a few friends who would love to receive this treat. Thanks. Love the spiced cider sachets too!
medstudentwife says
I’m adding this to my list(s)
Jennifer Fun House says
I love this idea! I’m using it!!
megan says
I buy that chia tea concentrate and it’s not cheap. I’m trying this tomorrow! Gave it a Stumble too!
Bulk sms says
can some one give me tips on making of jelly ice-cream.
thanks and regards to all.
Bubble letters says
I’m going to blog about that…
Viktoriya Popin says
I just loved that! With coffee and tea it’s simply divine! My husband was eating out the rests with a spoon like a kid!:-) Thank You for the recipe!!
lo says
What a great idea! The perfect accompaniment to a prettily wrapped tin of snickerdoodles!!
Susan says
Ok, 7th day of confinement to house while car is in the shop, and 4th day of confinement with 11-year old daughter due to winter storm… We are out of milk, dying for some Chai, is this not the perfect recipe (we have evaprated milk on hand due to shopping for Xmas baking that did not occur)! I knew that I would stumble on something good browsing through your blog…
lisa says
this sounds SO DELICIOUS! Definitely have to make this
Lauren Kelly says
I was so excited to find this recipe because I love anything chai! This was delicious, thank you!
Laura says
This is such a cute gift idea! I substituted coconut sugar for regular sugar and it was delicious. I love chai!
Toni says
I loved it! Such a great gift idea!
wilhelmina says
This mix is absolutely incredible! The spices are spot on and it’s so creamy!
Cathy says
Glad you like it.