This Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream is creamy chocolate and almond-flavored ice cream loaded with chewy marshmallows, crunchy almonds, and flecks of chocolate. Ice cream is the perfect way to celebrate nearing the end of summer. (For those of us living in the desert, the end of summer is a serious reason to celebrate!) And as you already know, I can never have enough ice cream in my life.
For more awesome ice cream recipes, check out our current favorites!
Sean’s choice – Spicy Chocolate Ice Cream
My choice – Lemon Ice Cream
Sam’s choice – Apple Crisp Ice Cream
Ben’s choice – Classic Vanilla Ice Cream or this Rocky Road!
Nate’s choice – Fluffy Strawberry Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
Instructions
- Whisk together the sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium-size saucepan. Add the cream and milk, stir, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat while stirring frequently. Lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate chips, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir to dissolve the chocolate. Let cool and then refrigerate for at least 6 hours, until cold.
- Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream machine and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. When it has finished churning, transfer to an airtight container, add the marshmallows and almonds and stir to combine. Cover and freeze until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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Rick Machado says
I have been checking out recipes for my new Ice Cream Maker and after looking at half a dozen recipes for Rocky Road, I chose youre’s I’m going out in the morning and get the few ingredients I don’t have and will follow up with a review.
andrew says
How did it go? thinking about making for my family this weekend?
Jan woodward says
How much icecream does this make?
Mary says
I make this recipe in my 1.5 QT machine and it nearly fills it.
Annette G says
I’ve made this several times and most of my friends say it’s the best they’ve ever tasted! The only adjustment I’ve made is that I added the mini dark semisweet chocolate chips at the end with the marshmallows and nuts. This is definitely a keeper!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you’re enjoying it, Annette!
Jessica says
Do you know how many pints or cups the recipe makes?
Mary Younkin says
This makes about 1.5 quarts, Jessica.
Jacqueline says
Love this ice cream, Flavor is awesome!! The ice cream is simple to make. So far I have not had any ice cream recipe from Mary that disappointed.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy that you’re enjoying the recipes, Jacqueline!
Caron Yeaman says
Absolutely delicious ice cream and very easy too. Thanks for this
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy you like the ice cream, Caron!
Stella says
Do I have to put it the the fridge for 6 hours or could I put it in the freezer for less time or until it’s cold?
Mary Younkin says
It will definitely work in the freezer. The only goal here is to chill the mixture, Stella.