Stracciatella ice cream dish

The Stracciatella ice cream dish is one of the most iconic gelato flavors, loved for its creamy texture and delicate chocolate shavings. Originating from the Italian city of Bergamo in 1961, this delicious dessert was invented by Enrico Panattoni at the La Marianna gelateria. The name Stracciatella comes from the Italian word stracciare, meaning to shred or to tear, perfectly describing the way the melted chocolate forms delicate, irregular flakes in the ice cream.

This is a stracciatella ice cream dish

Unlike traditional chocolate chip ice cream, the Stracciatella ice cream dish follows a unique preparation process:

  1. A rich vanilla or fior di latte gelato base is churned until smooth and creamy.
  2. Melted dark chocolate is drizzled into the cold ice cream while being churned.
  3. The chocolate hardens instantly upon contact, forming thin, crispy shards throughout the gelato.

This technique ensures that every bite has the perfect balance of creamy sweetness and satisfying chocolate crunch.

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