#sweettea

Enjoy the cool taste of sweet tea in the form of smooth ice cream. This tasty treat is a great way to cool off on hot summer days because it combines the tastes of traditional sweet tea with ice cream.

Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream. 1 cup whole milk. 3/4 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup loose black tea leaves. 4 large egg yolks.

Instructions: Over medium-low heat, mix heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar in a saucepan. Mix it up until the sugar is gone. To the mix, add black tea leaves. Bring to a slow boil, then take it off the heat and let it sit for 15 minutes. Whisk the egg yolks in a different bowl until they are smooth. Whisk the egg yolks all the time as you slowly pour a small amount of the warm cream mixture into them. While whisking constantly, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the cream mixture. Stir the mixture all the time over low heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until it gets thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not let it get too hot. Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the mixture into a clean bowl. This will get rid of the tea leaves. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and press it right on top of the custard to keep a skin from forming. Put the custard in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight. Once the custard is cold, use an ice cream maker according to the directions that came with it. Put ice cream that has been churned into a container that can go in the freezer. Freeze it for at least 4 hours before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

On a hot day, these Strawberry Sweet Tea Popsicles are a nice treat. By mixing the tastes of sweet tea with the naturally sweet strawberries, they make a delicious frozen dessert.

Ingredients: 1 cup brewed sweet tea. 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced. 1/4 cup honey or sugar. 1/4 cup lemon juice. 1/4 cup water.

Instructions: In a blender, combine brewed sweet tea, diced strawberries, honey or sugar, lemon juice, and water. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks into each mold. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid. Once frozen, remove popsicles from molds and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

The sweet tea in this slow cooker beef tips recipe goes well with savory tastes, making the beef tips tender and tasty, perfect for a comforting meal. The slow cooker does all the work, so this dish is simple to make and doesn't require much work.

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat. 1 cup sweet tea. 1/2 cup soy sauce. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 onion, diced. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 2 tablespoons cornstarch. 2 tablespoons water. Cooked rice or mashed potatoes, for serving.

Instructions: Put sweet tea, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, thyme, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Add the beef stew meat. Put the lid on and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is soft. Add water and cornstarch to a small bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth. Add to the slow cooker in a stir. For another 30 minutes, or until the sauce gets thicker, cook on high. Put beef tips on top of mashed potatoes or cooked rice. Have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

This Strawberry Vanilla Sweet Tea is a refreshing twist on traditional sweet tea, perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. The combination of fresh strawberries and fragrant vanilla adds a delightful sweetness and flavor.

Ingredients: 8 cups water. 6 black tea bags. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1 cup sliced strawberries. 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped.

Instructions: Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Take it off the heat and add the tea bags. For five minutes, let it steep. Take out the tea bags and mix in the sugar until it's all mixed in. Add vanilla bean with seeds and sliced strawberries. Let it cool down until it's room temperature. Pour the mixture through a strainer into a pitcher. Throw away the solids. Put it in the fridge until it's cold. If you want, you can add fresh strawberries or mint leaves to the top after serving over ice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes