Rocky road ice cream how to#
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can use mini or regular chocolate chips, dark chocolate, white chocolate, semi-sweet, or opt for chocolate shavings/chopped chocolate as garnish. Chocolate chips are optional as garnish but you WILL need them to make the chocolate ice cream base. We’ve also sprinkled in mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. However, you can certainly use walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts in its place. MIX-INS – Traditionally rocky road ice cream uses chopped almonds. If you prefer vanilla, simply use our vanilla no churn ice cream recipe instead, adding in any mix-ins you’d like. ICE CREAM – Rocky road ice cream has a chocolate ice cream base. Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post. It’s quick and easy to make straight at home in around 15 minutes of prep time. This creamy, chocolatey ice cream is sprinkled with goodies, made by hand (with a little help from a mixer), and layered into a pan to freeze. My favorite bit of this ice cream is that it’s made without an ice cream maker. It’s a true classic with its pillowy marshmallows and crunchy almonds for texture and flavor. Rocky road ice cream paved the way for many, many delicious ice creams that we know and love today, as it was the first ice cream to include mix-ins.
You can also use an ice cream bowl for the Kitchen Aid, if you have one.This rich and creamy no-churn rocky road ice cream recipe is loaded with soft mini marshmallows, crunchy almonds, and chocolate chips swirled into a smooth chocolate ice cream base for the perfect scoop every time. However, those are great for those who need a larger capacity, as they make about 4 quarts of ice cream. This recipe is not for the ice cream makers that require ice. Smaller ice cream machines can overflow during churning if there is too much liquid added, so if you have a 1-quart machine keep an eye on it while it churns. This is just the right size for most recipes, especially those with mix-ins. My favorite ice cream maker is a Cuisinart 2-quart ice cream maker. What kind of ice cream maker should I use? You can enjoy rocky road ice cream right out of the machine as soft-serve, or transfer it to an airtight container and freeze until more solid. I add in batches so it does not clog the machine keep a spatula nearby in case you need to help push the ice cream back down. In the last minutes of churning, add the mini marshmallows and nuts.
Freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions. Give the ice cream base one final whisk and pour it into the bowl. When you’re ready to churn, place the frozen bowl into your ice cream machine. I like to make the ice cream base at night and then churn it the next day, so we have fresh ice cream ready for an afternoon snack! You can make this in advance and churn when you’re ready. The mixture should be uniform in color with only a few (if any) flecks of chocolate)Ĭover the ice cream mixture and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to chill completely. Keep whisking while you add the milk, vanilla, and salt. If needed or desired, transfer the mixture to another container for the refrigerator.
Once boiling, remove from heat and whisk in chocolate to melt completely. Bring to a gentle boil, whisking to melt sugar and combine ingredients. In a saucepan, combine cream, cocoa powder, and sugar. You’ll also need mini marshmallows and peanuts, but not until later. Milk (I use 2% but you can use whole if you like I don’t recommend skim for ice cream).Semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces.Heavy cream (also labeled as heavy whipping cream).Keep it frozen while you prepare the custard. If it isn’t cold enough, the ice cream won’t churn properly. I usually put mine in the freezer the day before I want to make ice cream. Before you can make ice cream, place the canister of your ice cream maker in the freezer for at least overnight, or until completely frozen.
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