Description
This Rocky Road Ice Cream is a rich and creamy homemade treat featuring a smooth chocolate base mixed with crunchy peanuts, sweet miniature marshmallows, and chocolate chips. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a delightful frozen dessert with a classic Rocky Road twist.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows (more for garnish if desired)
Instructions
- Cook the Chocolate Mixture: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and unsweetened cocoa powder. Cook and stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine Dairy and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly. Whisk in the heavy cream, 2% milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and chill it thoroughly until cold, which helps improve the texture of the ice cream when churning.
- Freeze in Ice Cream Maker: Pour the chilled chocolate mixture into the ice cream maker’s canister. Freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Halfway through the freezing process, gently fold in the chopped peanuts, miniature chocolate chips, and miniature marshmallows to evenly distribute them.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the ice cream mixture is very cold before churning to ensure proper freezing and texture.
- You can substitute the peanuts with other nuts like almonds or walnuts if preferred.
- Adding extra marshmallows on top when serving adds a nice decorative touch and extra sweetness.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the mixture in a shallow container and stir every 30 minutes until firm, though the texture may be less smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
