STRACCIATELLA ICE CREAM RECIPES

Steps:

• Chop the milk chocolate and place in a bowl. Place over a pot of simmering water and stir until melted. Halve the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out seeds with a sharp knife. Combine the vanilla bean seeds, vanilla bean pod, milk, sugar and egg yolks in a bowl. Place over a pot of simmering water and beat until very thick and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the melted chocolate. Stir until cold (place in a bowl of ice water if necessary).  chocolate and stir until cold (possibly in ice water). Remove the vanilla bean pod. Stir in the heavy cream and chocolate shavings.
• Pour the cream mixture into a dish and place in the freezer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, freeze in an ice cream maker.
• To serve, scoop the ice cream into bowls and serve with sweet breadsticks if desired.

Steps:

• Place whipping cream in a large bowl. Beat with an electric whisk until soft peaks forms.
• In a small bowl add the condensed milk, vanilla extract and 4 tablespoons of the whipped cream, mix until everything is combined.
• Incorporate the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula and gently folding until everything is combined.
• Add the chocolate and mix it for a couple of seconds.
• Place the mixture into a container, cover with cling film or parchment paper and place in the freeze until firm (about 5 hours).
• Remove the ice cream from the freeze and let it sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes so it can soft a bit and become easier to serve.