Abstract: An ice-cream confectionery product in the form of an emulsion stable in the liquid state at ambient temperature, preservable at ambient temperature in the said liquid state when packaged in sterile conditions and having a microcrystalline structure upon freezing in the absence of beating, comprising alimentary fats, milk proteins, sweeteners, flavorings and water, further comprising a thickening and stabilizing composition comprising a salt acting as a protein stabilizer, a hydrocolloid constituted by a chemically modified starch and at least one further hydrocolloid chosen from water soluble hemicellulose, pectins having a high degree of esterification and mixtures thereof.