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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream is rich, creamy and delicious – the perfect summer treat. And the perfect fall, winter, and spring treat – because, ice cream!
So I’m almost certain at one point or another each and everyone of us got to experience the ice cream truck. Am I right? You could hear the ice cream song playing from a mile away and sure enough it was only a matter of time before it was coming around the corner and pulling into a parking space on your street. Now as excited as I’ve always been about the ice cream truck and the ice cream song – nothing makes me more excited than making my own homemade ice cream!
Not only is this rocky road ice cream pretty traditional, it’s also my all time favorite ice cream! Chocolate, crunchy nuts, and gooey marshmallows- can you blame a girl? This ice cream is rich, creamy and has a perfect blend of flavors and textures. And not to worry about the two week expiry date, I promise it won’t last that long anyway!
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What is rocky road ice cream
It has been said that the rich chocolate, nuts, and marshmallow combination was first invented and named Rocky Road in the late 1920’s during the Great Depression. Today there are many variations from the original, but it seems the most favorite by far includes the basics: almonds and marshmallows mixed in chocolate ice cream. So while keeping the traditional one in mind, I’m going to put just a little bit of my own spin on it!
What equipment do I need to make rocky road ice cream?
Making ice cream is a labor of love! You’ll need one of these two appliances; an attachment to your already existing mixer or an actual ice cream maker. And yes, it is going to require a solid effort and maybe a little bit of patience – but it is worth it!
Ingredient Notes
- Milk – I used 3.25%, but you can use whatever percentage you like.
- Heavy cream – For thickness.
- Salt – This helps the temperature of our ice cream get colder.
- Vanilla extract – Any brand of choice will do.
- Sugar – I’m using white granulated sugar in two separate portions of 1/3 cup.
- Egg yolks – We need 5 egg yolks – watch out for shells!
- Chocolate liquor – Any brand you can find will work.
- Dark Chocolate – Chopped.
- Chocolate – Semi-sweet and chopped.
- Marshmallows – You can use mini marshmallow or large chopped marshmallows.
- Nuts – This recipe calls for walnuts, but almonds would also be a great choice, chopped please!
How to make rocky road ice cream
To prepare for this recipe, you’re going to want to place the attachment bowl for your mixer into the freezer the day before you plan to make the ice cream.
- In a medium sauce pan: Over medium-low heat, combine milk, heavy cream, salt, vanilla, and a portion of granulated sugar and bring to a boil, while stirring occasionally.
- In a medium bowl: As the milk mixture comes to a boil mix together egg yolks and remaining portion of granulated sugar. Whisk until pale yellow color is achieved.
- Combine mixtures: When milk mixture has reached a boil, whisk half of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture 1/3 cup at a time. Then pour the tempered egg mixture back into the sauce pan and whisk.
- Thicken mixtures: Place the sauce pan back over medium heat and cook until it becomes hot enough and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. It should take about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally and making sure not to bring to a boil.
- Add chocolate: Combine dark chocolate and chocolate liquor in a medium size bowl. Then strain the egg/milk mixture in and whisk until chocolate is fully incorporated, smooth and thick. This is your ice cream mixture!
- Cool the ice cream mixture: Make an ice bath with ice cubes and water. Place the bowl holding the ice cream mixture into the ice bath and then put into the fridge for about an hour or until it is completely cooled.
- Assemble appliance: Put together your ice cream maker or gather the attachment bowl for your mixer and assemble.
- Churn the ice cream: Turn the maker or mixer on low speed and pour the ice cream mixture into the bowl. Churn for 20 – 30 minutes – this is going to be dependant on your machine.
- Add the goodies: When the ice cream is done, add in marshmallows, walnuts, and semi sweet chocolate and churn for another minute.
- Storage: Pour the ice cream into a freezable container and let it chill for several hours or until firm.
Other ingredients you can add
You can get creative if you like! Personally I wouldn’t go crazy overboard, because I mean why mess with a good thing? But here are some suggestions for substitutions or additions:
- White chocolate
- Nuts – Any nut of your choice.
- Flavored chocolate chips; butterscotch, caramel, peanut butter.
Leftovers
Homemade ice cream will stay good in the freezer for about 2 weeks, in an airtight container. After the 2 week mark, you may notice your ice cream becoming grainy in texture and growing ice crystals.
Craving more chocolate tecipes? Try these:
- Chocolate Zucchini Bread
- Nutella Fudge
- German Chocolate Cake
- Bounty Bars
- Chocolate Rum Balls
- Chocolate Cinnamon Cake
- Easy Chocolate Fudge
- No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
