Ice Cream Muffins
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 317
- Carbohydrates g 53
- of which sugars g 30.1
- Protein g 6
- Fats g 9
- of which saturated fat g 5.2
- Fiber g 0.9
- Cholesterol mg 19
- Sodium mg 33
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 1 h 40 min
- Serving: 12
- Cost: Very low
- Note + resting the ice cream in the refrigerator
PRESENTATION
Muffin di gelato? Yep, that's a thing. Coming straight from the Anglo-Saxon world, these treats are all about sweet, moist goodness with that cool mushroom shape. I mean, muffins used to be like low, tender doughnuts, but now you’ve got all kinds of muffin variations. The trick here? Using leftover stracciatella gelato right in the dough. Really good stuff.
By mixing ice cream with flour and yeast, you whip up what's often called 2-ingredient muffins. So smart, right? It’s perfect for that melty ice cream sitting in your freezer. Honestly, you don’t need a special occasion for these—they’re just as great in winter as in summer. If you're after easy muffin recipes that taste unique, these will totally hit the spot, especially if you love a sweet surprise in every bite.
And you know what? People are amazed by how well ice cream works in baking. It gives muffins a moist, almost cake-like texture that's really hard to beat. Adding stracciatella gelato just makes sense for a unique treat. You get little crispy chocolate bits inside the fluffy dough—seriously good—creating a snack that’s somewhere between a dessert and a treat.
This ice cream muffins method is spot-on for those seeking quick dessert recipes or simple baking ideas with minimal mess. It's all about ease—just grab a couple of pantry staples and that leftover gelato, and you’re set. These muffins are a fun, golden twist, and you can totally experiment with different flavors if you’re feeling adventurous. So, next time you want something homemade, these muffins are a cool, easy option that’ll make snack time way more interesting.
Whether it’s for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up, this recipe is a really, really good treat that’s both satisfying and pretty simple to make. Can't go wrong.
INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 1 kg of ice cream
- Whole milk 2 ½ cups (600 ml)
- Fresh liquid cream 1.1 cups (250 ml)
- Sugar 1 ¼ cup (250 g)
- Dark chocolate chips 3.5 oz (100 g)
- Vanilla bean 1
- For 12 muffins
- Type 00 flour 2.9 cups (360 g)
- Baking powder 1 bag
How to prepare Ice Cream Muffins
To prepare the ice cream muffins, start with the Stracciatella Ice Cream: in a saucepan, heat the whole milk and cream 1, then add the sugar 2 and stir to dissolve it: bring the mixture to just below boiling (if you have a thermometer, it should not exceed 181-183°F). Split a vanilla bean lengthwise and extract the seeds, which you can add to the cream and milk mixture along with the bean, to infuse 3.
Once the mixture has reached the indicated temperature 4, turn off the heat, remove the vanilla bean 5, and cool the mixture by pouring it into a cold bowl immersed in another bowl full of ice 6 (or in the same pot immersed in a bowl filled with ice).
Stir the mixture 7: this operation will immediately cool the cream, maintaining the consistency intact. Place the mixture in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap, and let it cool for at least 2 hours (or 1 hour in the freezer). After the necessary time, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker 8 and turn it on for about 30 minutes. When it has reached the right creamy consistency, transfer it to a bowl and add the chocolate chips 9.
At this point, gradually add the sifted flour and baking powder, and mix the batter to combine the ingredients (10-11). Stir until you get a smooth and soft cream 12.
Line a 12-muffin tin with paper liners and pour the ice cream into each one using a sieve 13 or a piping bag with a plain nozzle, filling the liners to the brim 14. Bake in a preheated static oven at 338°F for about 1 hour (302°F for about 50-55 minutes if using a convection oven). Once baked 15, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before removing them from the tin and serving!