Stracciatella Ice Cream
5 servings
60 minutes
Stracciatella ice cream is a refined dessert of Italian origin, known for its delicate creamy flavor and crunchy chocolate flakes. The name comes from the Italian word 'stracciare', meaning 'to tear into pieces', reflecting the unique texture of the chocolate fragments. This gelato is made with milk, cream, and egg yolks, providing a velvety consistency. During freezing, hot glaze is gradually poured into the mixture, which instantly hardens to create characteristic chocolate streaks. Stracciatella ice cream pairs perfectly with a strong espresso or is served with berries and nuts. It is a harmony of rich flavor and elegance that makes it a favorite dessert among gourmets worldwide.
1
The sugar prepared for the recipe should be divided into two parts — 40 and 60 grams respectively; set aside the first part (it will be used for making the glaze).
- Sugar: 100 g
- Sugar: 100 g
2
Mix 60 grams of sugar, dry milk, and dextrose. Heat the milk (300 ml) to 75 degrees, add cream, yolks, and the dry mixture, and blend. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for twenty to thirty minutes.
- Sugar: 100 g
- Milk powder: 20 g
- Dextrose (glucose): 20 g
- Milk: 340 ml
- Heavy cream 35% fat: 110 ml
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces
3
To make the glaze: put butter, cocoa powder, 40 ml of milk, and 40 grams of sugar in a saucepan, melt over low heat, bring to a boil, and turn off.
- Butter: 50 g
- Cocoa powder: 2 teaspoons
- Milk: 340 ml
- Sugar: 100 g
4
Pour the mixture for the ice cream into the ice cream maker. When it starts to freeze, gradually add the glaze: it will harden while mixing, creating a beautiful marbled pattern.
- Sugar: 100 g
- Butter: 50 g
- Cocoa powder: 2 teaspoons
- Milk: 340 ml
5
Scoop the ready ice cream into bowls and serve.
- Sugar: 100 g