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Thai Tea Popsicles (Cha Yen Ice Pops)
All the creamy, spiced, sweet flavor of cha yen - frozen on a stick. These Thai tea popsicles are a three-ingredient summer treat with the same two-tone swirl as the iced original.
Why they work
- Strong concentrate. Freezing mutes flavor and sweetness, so you brew the tea stronger than you'd drink it.
- Two milks for creaminess. Condensed milk sweetens and adds body; evaporated milk keeps them smooth, not icy.
- The swirl. Loosely mixing the evaporated milk gives that signature orange-and-cream look, frozen in.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Thai tea mix
- 1.5 cups hot water
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1-2 tbsp sugar (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Brew strong. Steep the Thai tea mix in the hot water for 5 minutes, then strain.
- Sweeten. Stir in the condensed milk (and optional sugar) while hot until dissolved; let cool.
- Add the swirl. Stir in the evaporated milk, or leave it loosely swirled.
- Mold & freeze. Pour into molds, add sticks, and freeze 6 hours or overnight.
- Unmold. Run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to release.
The spiced base for the concentrate - one bag makes dozens of batches of pops.
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How long do Thai tea popsicles take to freeze?
About 6 hours, or overnight, until solid. Thinner molds freeze faster.
Can I make them dairy-free?
Yes - swap the condensed and evaporated milk for coconut condensed milk and full-fat coconut or oat milk. The texture stays creamy.
Why are my popsicles icy instead of creamy?
Not enough milk fat or too much water. Use a strong concentrate and don't skimp on the condensed and evaporated milk - the fat is what makes them creamy.
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