Name: Stracciatella Ice Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 370 min
Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream (chilled); 1 can sweetened condensed milk (chilled, 14 oz / 395g each); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup chocolate chips (or shards)

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This incredibly easy no-churn stracciatella ice cream only takes 10 minutes of hands-on prep time using four staple ingredients. A simple, yet delicious chocolate shard gelato, that’s perfect on its own or as a side for your favorite dessert.

Straciatella ice cream in a glass container. A portion is being scooped.

The chocolate-studded ice cream is a popular Italian dessert known for its simple yet delicious combination of creamy vanilla with thin, irregularly shaped chocolate shards or flakes running through it. The name “stracciatella” is derived from the Italian word “stracciare,” which means “to shred” or “to tear,” reflecting the way the chocolate is added to this popular ice cream.

This recipe is my no-fuss, no-churn version, perfect for lazy summer days. You can easily make your own chocolate shards or shavings or simply opt for chocolate chips like I did. I know, Italians will be mortified. But trust me, it’s delissimo!

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Stracciatella Ice Cream

Caro Jensen

Stracciatella ice cream is a popular Italian chocolate chip gelato. This is an easy no-churn recipe. 10 mins prep, 4 ingredients only.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10

Freezing time 6

Total Time 6 10

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 224 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups heavy cream chilled
▢ 1 can sweetened condensed milk chilled, 14 oz / 395g each
▢ 2 tsp vanilla extract
▢ 3/4 cup chocolate chips or shards

Instructions

Use a chocolate bar and a grater or a vegetable peeler to make chocolate shavings if you don't want to use packaged ones. Set aside.
Whip 2 cups heavy cream with an electric or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Fold in 1 can sweetened condensed milk and 2 tsp vanilla extract.
1 can sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract
Gently fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips into the mixture. Pour the ice cream mixture into a freezer-proof container or loaf pan and decorate the top with extra chocolate chips.
3/4 cup chocolate chips
Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze the stracciatella ice cream . It usually takes 4-6 hours to freeze condensed milk ice cream properly. For the best results, let it freeze overnight.

Notes

Don’t overmix: Stop whipping as soon as soft peaks form. Over-whipping can lead to a grainy texture in your ice cream.

Adjust to taste: Taste your mixture before freezing and feel free to adjust the sweetness or add more vanilla according to your preference.

Freeze until set: Allow the ice cream to freeze for at least 4 hours to ensure a creamy and scoopable texture.

Storage: Condensed milk ice cream can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 145mgSugar: 19gVitamin A: 503IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 0.1mg

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Ingredients and substitutions

Condensed milk – Sweetened condensed ice cream as sweetness to this no-churn ice cream. Or make it from-scratch following my easy blender condensed milk recipe.
Cream – Full-fat cream adds richness to this gelato.
Chocolate – Shaved chocolate, chocolate chips, or flakes all work well for stracciatella ice cream. Traditionally made with semi-sweet or dark chocolate shards, you can also use milk or white chocolate for a sweeter version.
Vanilla – Vanilla extract adds extra richness and flavor to this ice cream. You can also use vanilla essence or vanilla syrup.