Best 5 Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream Recipes

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Rocky road ice cream is a delectable dessert that combines the unique flavors of chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts. Its rich and decadent taste makes it a popular treat for any occasion. Whether you are looking to satisfy your sweet cravings or want to impress your friends and family with a homemade dessert, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a creamy, indulgent rocky road ice cream. With a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can enjoy a delicious and refreshing frozen treat in the comfort of your own home. Ready to embark on a culinary journey of flavors and textures? Let's get started!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM



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Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream is creamy chocolate and almond-flavored ice cream loaded with chewy marshmallows, crunchy almonds, and flecks of chocolate.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Whisk together the sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium-size saucepan. Add the cream and milk, stir, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring frequently. Lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and add the chocolate chips, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir to dissolve the chocolate. Let cool and then refrigerate for at least 6 hours, until cold.
  • Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • When it has finished churning, transfer to a freezer-safe airtight container, add the marshmallows and almonds and stir to combine. Cover and freeze until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 40 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM



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My daughters always want to put this rocky road ice cream in cones just like the ice cream shops do. We especially like the marshmallows, chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Sometimes we even add extra chips on top...and whipped cream, too. -Dale Langford Atwater, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups whole milk
3 cups half-and-half cream
9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2-3/4 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups heavy whipping cream
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2-1/4 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
6 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine milk and half-and-half; heat to 175°. Add chocolate, sugar and salt; stir until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. , Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Stir gently and occasionally for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm. Repeat with remaining ice cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOMEMADE ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM



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I love this ice cream, very creamy and I'd say it tastes better than store bought. Hope you like it as much as we do!!

Provided by Keyla

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups 2% low-fat milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows (or if you REALLY like them you can use half a bag like I do!)
2/3 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

Steps:

  • Mix all ingrediants together in cylinder of ice cream maker; freeze according to manufacturers directions.
  • Allow to set in freezer for 2-4 hours.
  • Enjoy!

ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM



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Who doesn't love ice cream on a hot summer day? This creamy recipe is made even better with nuts and marshmallows.

Provided by Sugar Cookie

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     100+ Ice Cream Recipes     Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup light cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, cook and stir condensed milk and cocoa until smooth and slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Remove from heat , and allow to cool slightly. Stir in heavy cream, light cream, and vanilla. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Pour mixture into the canister of an ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Stir in nuts and marshmallows halfway through the freezing process.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM



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Make and share this Rocky Road Ice Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups milk
3 cups half-and-half cream
9 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
2 3/4 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups heavy whipping cream
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2 1/4 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
6 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine milk and half-and-half; heat to 175°. Add chocolate, sugar and salt; stir until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from the heat. Cool quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water; stir for 2 minutes. Cool completely. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturers directions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze, stirring before freezing each batch.
  • Allow to ripen in ice cream freezer or firm up in the refrigerator freezer for 2-4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.6, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 64.7, Sodium 87.1, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 27.8, Protein 3.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the ice cream maker is completely frozen before churning the ice cream.
  • Churn the ice cream according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Once the ice cream is churned, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of dark chocolate and milk chocolate.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins, such as nuts, marshmallows, or chopped candy bars.
  • Serve the ice cream with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or sprinkles.

Conclusion:

Homemade rocky road ice cream is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, chocolatey ice cream that is loaded with marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate chips. So next time you're craving something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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