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rocky road ice cream

Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream

5 from 1 vote
A rich, velvety chocolate custard base loaded with mini marshmallows and semi-sweet chocolate chips. This homemade treat delivers premium parlor quality right in your own kitchen.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream Keep cold until ready to heat
  • 1 cup whole milk Do not substitute with skim milk
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar For sweetening and texture
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch processed is best
  • 4 large egg yolks Acts as the base emulsifier
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows Keep in freezer while prepping base
  • ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips Mini chips distribute best

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan For cooking custard
  • 1 Whisk For tempering eggs
  • 1 Fine mesh sieve For straining base
  • 1 Ice cream maker For churning
  • 1 freezer container For storing

Method
 

  1. Whisk the granulated sugar and cocoa powder together in a medium saucepan to remove any lumps.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk, then heat gently until steaming to dissolve the sugar completely.
    whisking sugar and cocoa powder
  3. Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl and slowly ladle in one cup of the hot liquid to warm the eggs safely.
  4. Pour the yolk mixture back into the pan and stir constantly until the custard coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Strain the mixture into a clean bowl, cover tightly, and chill in the refrigerator until completely cold.
    straining chocolate ice cream base
  6. Churn the cold base in an ice cream maker until it reaches a thick soft serve consistency.
    churning chocolate ice cream
  7. Fold in the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips by hand to keep them intact.
  8. Transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze until solid enough to scoop beautifully.

Nutrition

Serving: 145gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 18IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store tightly covered in the back of the freezer for up to two weeks. Press wax paper directly onto the surface to prevent ice crystals. You can easily add half a cup of toasted almonds if you prefer a classic nutty crunch.

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