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Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream

July 9, 2015 by Joanna Cismaru 25 Comments

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Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream – can’t go through summer without enjoying some homemade ice cream. This Rocky Road ice cream is rich, creamy and delicious, the perfect summer treat.

Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream - can't go through summer without enjoying some homemade ice cream. This Rocky Road ice cream is rich, creamy and delicious, the perfect summer treat.

You know what I love about summers? The song of the ice cream man, and the song of the ice cream man that wanders in my neighbourhood is the Lambada, believe it or not. As soon as I heard it I was ready to spend my crumpled up five-dollar bill to take the edge off this summer heat, when I suddenly remembered that I vowed to become the ice cream queen, but it’s already July and I haven’t made a single ice cream. All of a sudden I felt bad, what kind of a food blogger am I when I don’t have a single ice cream recipe on my blog.

Not only that, but last summer I bought the ice cream attachment to my Kitchenaid mixer and I remembered how excited I was to start making ice cream. You know what happened? Never used the damn thing until today! Not to worry though, I am ready to make up for that.

Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream - can't go through summer without enjoying some homemade ice cream. This Rocky Road ice cream is rich, creamy and delicious, the perfect summer treat.

So my mission for today was to make the best rocky road ice cream ever because rocky road is my all time favorite ice cream. I know I should have grown up long ago and liked some other kind of adult ice cream like fruity sorbets or whatever, but I’m still a child at heart, at least when it comes to my ice cream and I love lots of chocolate and nuts and marshmallows. Can you blame me?

Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream - can't go through summer without enjoying some homemade ice cream. This Rocky Road ice cream is rich, creamy and delicious, the perfect summer treat.

While there are many ways of making ice cream and hundreds if not thousands kinds of ice creams, the way I made this rocky road is pretty traditional. One thing to point out though is you do need to put your ice cream attachment bowl in the freezer the day before otherwise no ice cream for you. So this is traditional in the sense that you have to bring the milk and the cream to a boil, then whisk the egg yolks and sugar and gradually add the hot milk mixture to the eggs and so on. While this may be a  bit of work to make, it sure is worth it. I loved eating this and knowing that I made it myself, I know the ingredients that went in my ice cream and it was pretty darn delicious too!

Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream - can't go through summer without enjoying some homemade ice cream. This Rocky Road ice cream is rich, creamy and delicious, the perfect summer treat.
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Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream

Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream - can't go through summer without enjoying some homemade ice cream. This Rocky Road ice cream is rich, creamy and delicious, the perfect summer treat.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk I used 3.25%
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 7 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 tbsp chocolate liquor
  • 1/2 cup marshmallows chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or almonds, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chopped
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Instructions

  • Place the ice cream attachment bowl in the freezer, the day before making the ice cream.
  • Add milk, heavy cream, pinch of salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/3 cup of sugar to a medium sauce pan, place over medium-low heat and bring it to a boil stirring occasionally.
  • While the milk mixture comes to a boil, add the egg yolks and 1/3 cup of sugar to a medium size bowl and whisk until the mixture turns a pale yellow.
  • Once the milk mixture has come to a boil, whisk 1/3 cup at a time of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture. Continue to add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture until you have about 1/2 of the milk mixture left.
  • Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the pot and whisk. Place the pot back onto the stove over medium heat and cook until it's hot enough and thick enough so that it coats the back of the spoon, mine took about 12 minutes. You will have to stir it occasionally and also make sure that mixture does not come to a boil.
  • Add the 7 oz of dark chocolate and the chocolate liquor to a medium size bowl. Strain the egg/milk mixture into the bowl with the chocolate. Whisk thoroughly until the chocolate is fully incorporated and mixture is smooth, it should also be quite thick.
  • Make an ice bath in a large bowl with ice cubes and water. Place the bowl with the ice cream mixture into the ice bath bowl and place it in the fridge and let it cool completely, about an hour in the fridge.
  • Assemble your ice cream maker, or add the ice cream attachment to your mixer. Turn it on low speed and pour the ice cream mixture into the ice cream bowl. Churn it for about 20 to 30 minutes, it depends on your ice cream maker. When the ice cream is done, add the marshmallows, nuts and chocolate pieces and continue churning for another minute or so.
  • Pour the ice cream into a freezable container and let it chill for several hours until firm.

Notes

This makes about 5 cups of ice cream.
 
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 14.8% | Vitamin C: 0.3% | Calcium: 11.2% | Iron: 16.8%
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Nutrition Facts
Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Potassium 294mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 27g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 14.8%
Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 11.2%
Iron 16.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Maria says

    October 24, 2018 at 4:43 am

    This ice cream looks so good!! I actually got an ice cream maker for my birthday few years ago, and I ain’t gonna use it until I move out, and this really inspired me! can’t wait til I can start making my own ice creams, because I also love it all year around 🙂
    Those look just amazing! I am also a big fan of ice cream, but never seem to buy it.My mom just got an ice cream maker, I might have to borrow it to make that one! Yum! 🍨

    Reply
  2. Lily says

    September 26, 2018 at 8:54 am

    This ice-cream looks soooo yummy!and delicious! Great post 🙂 x
    It’s never too late for ice cream. 😉 One of my favorite flavors!! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Munira says

    August 28, 2018 at 11:49 am

    Can I omit chocolate liquor?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      August 29, 2018 at 11:44 am

      Absolutely! It’s just there to intensify the chocolate flavor.

      Reply
      • Munira says

        August 29, 2018 at 12:18 pm

        Thank you.. is there any other thing we have to use to replace it?

      • Joanna Cismaru says

        August 29, 2018 at 12:28 pm

        Yeah, you could use a bit of espresso coffee for a non alcoholic version, or some Kahlua would also be nice.

      • Munira says

        August 29, 2018 at 11:25 pm

        Thank you so much…

  4. Cristi says

    December 31, 2017 at 5:28 am

    The last 1/2 c of chocolate, is that any type of chocolate or is that also dark chocolate?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      December 31, 2017 at 9:58 am

      I actually still used dark chocolate but that can be anything you like.

      Reply
      • Cristi says

        December 31, 2017 at 4:09 pm

        Thank you for the quick response! I finally found chocolate liquor and I’m excited to try this recipe!

  5. Judy says

    June 12, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    what is the chocolate liquor and where would I fine this want to make the rocky road ice cream

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      June 12, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      You can find it at the liquor store. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Dixie Wiley says

    December 27, 2016 at 9:59 am

    I just made the Rocky Road Ice Cream for my husband as part of his Christmas. It tasted just like the Rocky Road Ice Cream from Haagen-Dazs that I haven’t found in grocery stores for months. Dusted off our ice cream maker… wasn’t sure it would still work… whipped it up nicely. I used chopped walnuts which i enjoyed the texture instead of the almonds that Haagen-Dazs uses.

    Reply
    • Fenne Kieken says

      December 27, 2016 at 10:45 am

      Thanks for posting your comments and letting us know. We love this recipe too and think it tastes as good if not better because we made it ourselves. Glad you dusted off your ice cream maker and gave it a try. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Cat says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    This recipe is amazing!
    So good that I didn”t even take a photo of it…

    Reply
  8. NANCY says

    July 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    The Rocky Road ice-cream was AMAZING!!!! ate the whole batch!

    Reply
    • jo says

      July 11, 2015 at 2:12 pm

      I’m glad you guys liked it 🙂 Time to make some more now!

      Reply
  9. Nagi@RecipeTinEats says

    July 10, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    I was WAITING for the Ice Cream Queen to rear her head and deliver!! 🙂 I so remember the ice cream truck, and dashing out to get my soft serve cone coated with sprinkles!!!

    I wish I had an ice cream machine, but I’m wondering if I can convert these flavours into a no churn version. 🙂 Will try and shall report back!

    Reply
    • jo says

      July 10, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      LOL it was bound to happen this summer! You probably could, can’t wait to hear from you if you do. 🙂

      Reply
  10. mila furman says

    July 10, 2015 at 8:10 am

    Jo Lambada really? I want to come to your neighborhood!! Do you get free ice cream if you can do the lambada? Because I would def win at that! I love rocky road! This looks decadently smooth and creamy! Absolute perfection!

    Reply
    • jo says

      July 10, 2015 at 9:03 am

      Hmm…haven’t tried that before, but maybe it’s worth doing the lambada for a free ice cream, eh?

      Reply
  11. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    July 9, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    I love rocky road ice cream but I’ve never made it myself. I’m going to re-celebrate and make this ice cream! 🙂

    Reply
    • jo says

      July 9, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      LOL what are you celebrating Maureen?

      Reply
      • Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

        July 9, 2015 at 7:04 pm

        I celebrated the 4th with my stepson’s partner who’s from Chicago. We did decadent American things together in the kitchen but we didn’t have this ice cream! 🙂 My old fashioned 4th of July celebrations from backwoods Maine didn’t hold a candle to her Chicago memories. LOL

      • jo says

        July 9, 2015 at 7:49 pm

        Ah, it’s never too late!! 🙂

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