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Chocolate Chai Sherbet





Yields
About 5 cups (serving size: 1/2 cup)

NOTES: Liquid chai is available in many supermarkets and natural-foods stores.

Prep and cook time: About 20 minutes, plus at least 6 hours to chill and freeze.

Chocolate Chai Sherbet




Scott Peterson
 3 1/2 cups chai tea (see notes)
 1/4 cup sugar
 8 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate
 3/4 cup half-and-half
 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Step 1
1

In a 3- to 4-quart pan over high heat, stir chai tea and sugar until boiling. Remove from heat. Whisk in chocolate, cover, and let stand 10 minutes. Uncover; whisk to combine. Whisk in half-and-half and the cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Cover and chill until cold, at least 3 hours or up to 1 day.

Step 2
2

Freeze in an ice cream maker (at least 1 1/2-qt. capacity) according to manufacturer's instructions until machine stops or dasher is hard to turn. Transfer sorbet to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 3 hours.

Step 3
3

Nutritional analysis per 1/2 cup.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 155Calories from Fat 58
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%

Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
Cholesterol 6.7mg3%
Sodium 10mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Protein 2.1g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.