Chai-Spiced Ice Cream Syrup

This chai-spiced syrup is made with sweetened condensed milk and pantry spices. No tea, no simmering. Just whisk and chill. Keep it in the fridge and drizzle it over vanilla ice cream whenever the craving hits.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chai dessert sauce, chai drizzle, Chai Ice Cream Syrup, chai topping, chai-spiced ice cream syrup, sweetened condensed milk syrup

Prep Time 5

Refrigerate 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings (2 tablespoons / 30 ml) each

Calories 135kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

whisk or wooden spoon. For blending everything together smoothly.
measuring cups and spoons For accuracy.
mixing bowls For combing ingredients.
mason Jar For storing the syrup.

Ingredients

1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp (4 g) granulated sugar
1 tsp (2 g) ground cardamom
1 tsp (2.6) ground cinnamon
½ tsp (1 g) ground cloves
½ tsp (1 g) ground nutmeg

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine the sweetened condensed milk, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk, 1 tsp (4 g) granulated sugar, 1 tsp (2 g) ground cardamom, 1 tsp (2.6) ground cinnamon, ½ tsp (1 g) ground cloves, ½ tsp (1 g) ground nutmeg
Whisk until fully blended and smooth, making sure there are no spice clumps.
Pour the mixture into a clean half-pint jar (8 oz / 240 ml capacity) or airtight container. Seal with a lid.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to let the flavors meld and the syrup chill completely.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 weeks. Shake or stir gently before each use.

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Notes

Makes about 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) total syrup.
Each serving is 2 tablespoons (30 ml), perfect for drizzling over a scoop of ice cream.
A large measuring cup makes it easier to pour into the jar without spilling.
Chill time helps the flavors blend and gives the syrup a thicker texture.
Give it a stir before using, as the spices may settle over time.
You can double this recipe to make extra for gifting.
Try it in cold brew. It’s not just for ice cream.
The recipe makes about two tablespoons more than will fit into a half-pint jar if you are giving it as a gift. Enjoy the extra over a bowl of ice cream for yourself.

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