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Rocky Road Ice Cream

Indulgent Rocky Road Ice Cream Recipe You’ll Crave All Summer

This Rocky Road Ice Cream combines creamy chocolate, crunchy nuts, and fluffy marshmallows for a nostalgic summer treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Use full-fat milk for rich texture.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Essential for smoothness.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Balances bitterness.
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Choose high-quality for the best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds warmth to chocolate.
Rocky Road Mix-Ins
  • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows Provide classic fluffy texture.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts (almonds or walnuts) Toast lightly for flavor.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips or Chopped Chocolate Melts into gooey pockets.
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Coffee or Espresso Powder For a subtle mocha kick.

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Maker

Method
 

Ice Cream Base
  1. Whisk sugar and cocoa powder with a few tablespoons of milk in a bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Heat the remaining milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until steaming and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  3. Chill the mixture for at least 2 hours until fully cold.
  4. Stir vanilla extract into the cooled mixture.
Rocky Road Mix-Ins
  1. Churn the base in your ice cream maker for about 20-25 minutes until thick.
  2. Fold in mini marshmallows, toasted nuts, and chocolate chips during the last 5 minutes.
  3. Freeze the churned ice cream in a container for at least 4 hours until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the mixture completely before churning and fold in mix-ins gently.

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