Best 6 Rocky Road Ice Cream Bars Recipes

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Home-made ice cream is a delectable treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Rocky road ice cream bars are a popular variation of this classic dessert that combines the richness of chocolate ice cream with the contrasting flavors of crunchy nuts and chewy marshmallows. Whether you're looking for a refreshing snack on a hot summer day or a sweet ending to a special meal, these frozen treats are sure to satisfy your craving for something cold and delicious. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of making your own rocky road ice cream bars from scratch. From gathering the necessary ingredients to assembling the bars and freezing them to perfection, we'll provide you with a detailed recipe and helpful tips to ensure that your homemade rocky road ice cream bars turn out perfectly.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM BARS



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This recipe takes the classic American ice cream and turns it into simple, festive bars. They start with a no-bake chocolate cookie crust that gets topped with chocolate ice cream, salty toasted nuts and, of course, mini marshmallows, making this a treat everyone will love. Using a rich, dense ice cream is key to these bars, so buy a premium ice cream for this recipe if you can, since some supermarket versions may have a lot of air incorporated. Serve the bars straight from the freezer (with napkins!) or on dessert plates with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce, and watch them disappear.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking spray
9 tablespoons/125 grams unsalted butter (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon)
1 (9-ounce/255-gram) package thin chocolate wafer cookies
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups/225 grams raw almonds, walnuts, pecans or a combination, chopped (about 8 ounces)
2 pints/1 quart chocolate ice cream
2 cups/115 grams miniature marshmallows
Store-bought or homemade hot fudge sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray a 9-by-13-inch pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Place 8 tablespoons/115 grams of the butter in a small skillet and melt over medium heat; set aside.
  • Place the cookies and 1/4 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, and process until the cookies are very finely ground. Add the melted butter and pulse until the crumbs are moistened. Transfer the crumb mixture to the prepared pan and press into an even layer, packing the crust lightly with the bottom of a measuring cup. Place the pan in the freezer for 30 to 45 minutes, until the crust is firm to the touch.
  • Meanwhile, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the nuts and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, tossing often, until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Soften the ice cream in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes until easy to scoop but not melted.
  • Scoop large spoonfuls of ice cream all over the crust, and working quickly, use an offset spatula or wooden spoon to smooth the ice cream into an even layer with no gaps. Sprinkle the nut mixture and marshmallows over the ice cream and press them lightly into an even layer using the palms of your hands.
  • Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight. Cut the ends of the ice cream away from the edges of the pan and lift the overhanging parchment paper to remove the bars. Place on a cutting board and cut into squares. Serve straight from the freezer, drizzled with hot fudge, if desired.

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

CARAMEL ROCKY ROAD BARS



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These absolutely decadent dessert bars are great at any time of the year. Be prepared to listen to ecstatic raving after your guests taste them! Cook time includes chill time.

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 3h20m

Yield 1 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup flour
3/4 cup oats
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup chocolate pieces or 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Electrically beat all "Crumb" ingredients except nuts.
  • Stir in peanuts.
  • Press 2/3 of the mixture into the baking pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 12-17 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Spread 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping over baked crumb mixture.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup peanuts, 1.5 cup mini marshmallows, and 1/2 cup chocolate pieces over caramel.
  • Cover with the remaining 1/3 of crumb mixture.
  • Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Chill bars in refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
  • Cut into squares and keep refrigerated until served.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3505.6, Fat 164.5, SaturatedFat 26.5, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 3385.7, Carbohydrate 466.9, Fiber 28.1, Sugar 148.7, Protein 69.8

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!

CHEF JOHN'S ROCKY ROAD



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I thought I was gonna show you how to make a famous candy, based on a famous ice cream, but as it turns out, it's actually the other way around. The ice cream flavor was inspired by an Australian candy that goes by the same name, which used the same signature ingredients--chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts. Regardless, this is super easy to make, and would be an absolutely wonderful edible gift for the upcoming holidays. Keep unused portions in the fridge.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Chocolate Candy Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
1 ¼ cups lightly salted roasted almonds
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Combine dark chocolate chips, butter, and maple syrup in a heat-safe bowl and place over a saucepan filled with about 1 inch of hot water set over the lowest heat setting on the stovetop. Allow mixture to melt; do not stir.
  • While mixture melts, line an 8x8-inch baking pan with plastic wrap.
  • Slowly stir melted chocolate mixture together with a spatula until shiny and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in marshmallows and almonds until combined.
  • Quickly transfer mixture into the prepared baking pan. Distribute evenly but do not smooth or press down the top--try to preserve a rough texture on the top. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled and firm, about 2 hours.
  • Sift cocoa over the top and cut into 16 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 5.7 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 47.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can check the temperature of the ice cream base by dropping a small amount into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it is ready.
  • Be careful not to overbeat the ice cream base, or it will become grainy.
  • Allow the ice cream to chill for at least 4 hours before serving, or overnight for the best results.
  • If you want to make the ice cream bars ahead of time, you can store them in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

These rocky road ice cream bars are a delicious and easy-to-make summer treat. With a creamy chocolate base, crunchy peanuts, and chewy marshmallows, they're sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and satisfying snack, give these ice cream bars a try!

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