How to Make a Delicious Stracciatella Ice Cream Dish

Stracciatella ice cream is an Italian classic, combining rich vanilla cream with delicate chocolate flakes. This guide will help you make your own!

Homemade Stracciatella Ice Cream Dish

What is a Stracciatella Ice Cream Dish?

The stracciatella ice cream dish originates from Italy and is known for its smooth, creamy texture and fine chocolate shavings. Unlike chocolate chip ice cream, stracciatella uses melted chocolate that hardens into crispy flakes when mixed into the cold ice cream.

Ingredients:

  • 500ml heavy cream
  • 250ml whole milk
  • 120g sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100g dark chocolate, melted

How to make Stracciatella Ice Cream

  1. Whisk together the cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  2. Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  3. Slowly drizzle the melted chocolate into the churning ice cream to create delicate flakes.
  4. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.