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Creamy Rocky Road Ice Cream

Creamy Rocky Road Ice Cream for Ultimate Homemade Joy

Enjoy the nostalgia of Creamy Rocky Road Ice Cream with rich chocolate, sweet marshmallows, and crunchy nuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can be replaced with almond or oat milk
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Substitutable with honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Using dark cocoa enhances richness
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows Substitute with diced soft nougat or omit for a lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (Walnuts/Almonds) Can be swapped with crushed cookies
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Use dairy-free chips for a vegan option

Equipment

  • Ice cream maker
  • Medium bowl
  • spatula
  • Freezer-safe container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 cup of whole milk, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn for about 25 minutes, or until thick and soft-serve consistency is achieved.
  3. Gently fold in 1 cup of mini marshmallows, 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the thickened base.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm and scoopable.
  5. Scoop into bowls or waffle cones, optionally drizzle with chocolate sauce, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Remember, you can customize your Rocky Road Ice Cream with different mix-ins to make it your own!

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