Stracciatella (ice cream)
Stracciatella (Ice Cream)[edit | edit source]
Stracciatella is a variety of gelato, a popular Italian ice cream. It is characterized by its creamy vanilla or fior di latte base, with fine, irregular shavings of chocolate throughout. The name 'stracciatella' comes from the Italian word 'stracciato', which means 'torn apart'. This refers to the method of drizzling in the melted chocolate during the final stages of churning, which then solidifies and breaks up into small shavings as it mixes with the cold ice cream.
History[edit | edit source]
Stracciatella was first created in the city of Bergamo, located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. It was invented by Enrico Panattoni, the owner of the 'La Marianna' ice cream shop, in 1961. Panattoni wanted to recreate the taste of the stracciatella soup, made from egg and broth, in ice cream form. The result was a sweet, creamy gelato with a satisfying crunch from the chocolate shavings.
Preparation[edit | edit source]
The preparation of stracciatella ice cream involves a few key steps. First, the base ice cream, usually a simple vanilla or fior di latte, is prepared. This involves heating milk, sugar, and sometimes eggs, until the mixture thickens. It is then cooled and churned in an ice cream maker.
Once the base ice cream is almost ready, melted chocolate is drizzled in. The cold temperature of the ice cream causes the chocolate to solidify upon contact, and the continued churning breaks the chocolate up into small, irregular shavings. This gives stracciatella its characteristic 'torn apart' texture.
Variations[edit | edit source]
While the traditional stracciatella is made with a vanilla or fior di latte base and dark chocolate, there are many variations of this classic Italian dessert. Some versions use different flavors of ice cream, such as coffee or strawberry, while others use white or milk chocolate instead of dark. There are also vegan versions of stracciatella, which use plant-based milks and vegan chocolate.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- Stracciatella Gelato: The Story Behind the Italian Ice Cream Classic. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.italymagazine.com/featured-story/stracciatella-gelato-story-behind-italian-ice-cream-classic
- The History of Stracciatella Gelato. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.gelatofestival.com/en/world-tour/stracciatella/
- How to Make Stracciatella Gelato. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.thespruceeats.com/stracciatella-gelato-recipe-4142357
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