{"id":11335,"date":"2018-10-20T03:20:17","date_gmt":"2018-10-20T10:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/?p=11335"},"modified":"2024-09-18T09:17:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T16:17:07","slug":"chai-custard-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/chai-custard-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Masala Chai Custard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chai custards<\/strong> sing of sweet spices: ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves.\u00a0 They're delicately sweet little pots of cream and eggs baked into lovely desserts.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first note that hits your tongue is the sweetness, followed by the milky notes of black tea when finally the soft whisper of spice rolls forward as you finish your bite.\u00a0 Serve them with a dollop of freshly whipped, unsweetened cream which helps to balance the natural sweetness of the custards.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What is Masala Chai?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Masala chai is a distinct blend of tea and spices that, when steeped in milk make Ginger, green cardamom, and Assam tea form the distinct flavor and aroma of Masala Chai.  To that fragrant blend, other spices are sometimes added depending on the region and personal preference.  Star anise, whole cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, fennel seeds, and rose petals are often added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Eastern medicine and folkloric traditions, these spices are considered warming spices; that is, they bring fire to the belly and help digestion.  Their vibrant flavors and fire make this custard a perfect wintertime dessert when you want something that's both soothing and nourishing, but warming, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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