Rocky Road Ice Cream

Here’s a classic Rocky Road ice cream recipe that’s rich, chocolatey, and loaded with marshmallows, almonds, and chocolate chunks. You can make it with or without an ice cream maker!

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🍫 Rocky Road Ice Cream Recipe

🧁 Ingredients:

For the base:

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup whole milk

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

For the “rocky road” add-ins:

• 1 cup mini marshmallows (or chopped regular marshmallows)

• ½ cup toasted almonds (chopped or slivered)

• ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks (or chips)

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🍨 Instructions:

With an Ice Cream Maker:

1. Make the chocolate base:

   • In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, salt, milk, and 1 cup of the cream.

   • Heat over medium until it just starts to steam and sugar is fully dissolved. Don’t boil.

   • Remove from heat, stir in the remaining cream and vanilla.

   • Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

2. Churn it:

   • Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker.

   • Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes).

3. Add the goodies:

   • During the last few minutes of churning, add marshmallows, almonds, and chocolate chunks.

   • Transfer to a container and freeze for 2–4 hours until firm.

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Without an Ice Cream Maker:

1. Make the base:

   • Use the same heating and chilling process above.

2. Whip cream:

   • Whip 2 cups of heavy cream until soft peaks form.

   • In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt.

3. Combine:

   • Fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream gently.

   • Fold in the marshmallows, almonds, and chocolate chunks.

4. Freeze:

   • Pour into a freezer-safe container.

   • Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.