This Homemade Stracciatella Ice Cream Is Rich, Creamy & Full of Chocolate. Smooth vanilla cream, delicate chocolate flakes, and ribbons of melted chocolate that crack as you scoopโthis homemade Stracciatella Ice Cream tastes like something straight from an Italian gelato shop.
The texture stays:
โ ultra creamy
โ airy and velvety
โ packed with chocolate in every bite
And the best part? No ice cream machine needed.
Perfect for:
โ summer desserts
โ family gatherings
โ easy homemade ice cream
โ chocolate lovers
Stracciatella Ice Cream
14
servings20
minutes0
minutes390
kcal20
minutesCreamy homemade stracciatella ice cream with vanilla cream, chocolate flakes, and melted chocolate ribbons. Easy no-machine ice cream recipe.
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Ingredients
1000 ml 4 cup Non-dairy Whipping Cream
397 g 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk (1 can)
400 g 14 oz Light Evaporated Milk
3 3 Vanillin Capsules
150 g 5 oz Chocolate Flakes
300 g 10.5 oz Dark or Milk Chocolate
1 pinch 1 pinch Salt
How to make Stracciatella Ice Cream
- In a large bowl, whip the cream using a mixer until fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and salt and continue mixing.
- Add the condensed milk and mix until incorporated.
- Add the evaporated milk and mix again.
- Fold in the chocolate flakes using a spatula.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 1โ2 hours so it thickens slightly.
- Melted Chocolate Layers
- Melt the chocolate using a double boiler (bain-marie).
- In your storage container, alternate layers of ice cream mixture and melted chocolate.
- Cover with a lid and freeze until fully set.
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This Homemade Stracciatella Ice Cream Tastes Like Gelato
Creamy vanilla base, crunchy chocolate flakes, and ribbons of chocolate that crack perfectly as you scoop.
This is one of those homemade desserts that instantly feels luxuriousโbut is surprisingly easy to make.
And because thereโs no ice cream machine involved, anyone can make it.
The Secret to That Velvety Texture
The combination of:
- whipped cream
- condensed milk
- evaporated milk
creates an ultra-smooth texture that freezes beautifully without becoming icy.
The result is soft, creamy ice cream straight from the freezer.
Why the Melted Chocolate Makes a Difference
The melted chocolate creates thin chocolate ribbons throughout the ice cream.
As it freezes, it becomes:
- crunchy
- delicate
- perfectly balanced with the creamy base
That contrast is what makes authentic stracciatella so addictive.
Perfect Summer Dessert for Any Occasion
This ice cream is perfect for:
- summer parties
- family desserts
- birthdays
- make-ahead treats
Serve it with:
- extra chocolate sauce
- waffles
- brownies
- fresh strawberries