Stracciatella Ice Cream Cake Wedges

The stracciatella ice cream cake wedges are a fresh and indulgent dessert, perfect for the hot seasons or to conclude a meal with sweetness. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

• 200 ml fresh whipping cream
• 200 g dark chocolate
• 300 ml condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or the seeds of a vanilla bean)
• 100 g dark chocolate coarsely chopped (for the stracciatella effect)

Preparation

1. Start by whipping the fresh cream until you obtain a firm but still soft consistency.
2. Melt the 200 g of dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, being careful not to overheat it. Let it cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, mix the condensed milk with the vanilla extract.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk and vanilla mixture, moving the spoon from bottom to top so as not to deflate the mixture.
5. Take about a third of the mixture and combine it with the melted dark chocolate, stirring until you obtain a uniform color.
6. At this point, add the coarsely chopped chocolate to the white mixture to create the stracciatella effect.
7. Use a springform pan or a silicone cake mold. First pour the chocolate mixture to create the base and then add the light mixture with the chocolate flakes on top.
8. Level the surface well and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until the ice cream is well solidified.
9. When ready to serve, carefully remove the ice cream cake from the mold and let it soften for a few minutes at room temperature before cutting it into wedges.

Fun Facts

The stracciatella ice cream cake wedges are a homemade variant of the historic ice cream flavor born in Italy. The word “stracciatella” derives from the Italian verb “stracciare”, which means “to tear” or “to make pieces”, referring to the chopped chocolate that is mixed with vanilla ice cream to give the characteristic appearance of “torn” chocolate. This type of preparation is very scenic when presented at the table and sure to impress guests.