Hong Kong Milk Tea Popsicles
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Hong Kong Milk Tea Popsicles
Description
This recipe makes popsicles using black tea brewed to a strong strength typical of Hong Kong milk tea. The tea leaves steep in boiling water for five minutes, then the infusion is strained to yield about 250ml of liquid. Sweetened condensed milk is stirred into the tea, lending a thick sweetness and creamy mouthfeel. Once mixed and cooled, the milk tea is poured into popsicle molds and frozen for several hours until solid.
The finished popsicles feature the distinctive bittersweet aroma of black tea softened by the rich condensed milk's creamy sweetness. The popsicles have a smooth texture that melts evenly, balancing mild bitterness and sweetness. The method includes specific steps on adding popsicle sticks, especially noting the order for silicone molds.
These popsicles offer a convenient handheld way to enjoy the flavors of Hong Kong milk tea in frozen form, making them suitable for cooling off on hot days or serving as a novel dessert.
Ingredients
- 20 g black tea Ceylon, loose leaf
- 300 ml water should equal 250ml (1 C) tea once strained, hot, boiling
- 50 ml sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Add tea leaves to a heat-resistant glass or jar.
- Bring water up to a boil and pour over the tea.
- Let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea. (Should have a total of 250ml of tea once the leaves are strained).
- Add the condensed milk into the tea and stir to combine.
- Cool the mixture.
- Pour the milk tea into popsicle molds and stick in a popsicle stick.
- Note: if using silicone popsicle molds, place the stick in first prior to pouring in the liquid.
- Freeze until solid, about 6-8 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 58IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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