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Rocky Road Ice Cream

Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream: No Machine Needed!

This no-churn Rocky Road Ice Cream features rich chocolate, fluffy marshmallows, and crunchy nuts for a deliciously creamy dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole milk Use whole milk for the creamiest texture.
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder For deep chocolate flavor.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the mixture.
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream Essential for a luxuriously creamy finish.
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Enhances flavor depth.
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup roasted nuts Choose almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows Adds a chewy texture.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • loaf pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and granulated sugar over medium heat. Whisk continuously until smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes, then cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whip heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Combine chilled chocolate mixture with whipped cream, gently folding together until uniform.
  4. Fold in half of the chopped nuts and mini marshmallows until evenly distributed.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan, smooth the top, sprinkle remaining nuts and marshmallows, and freeze for at least 3 hours until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the ice cream before sealing to prevent ice crystals during storage.

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