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2 scoops of rocky road ice cream in a dessert dish

Rocky Road Ice Cream

Diana
Rocky road ice cream is the perfect combination of chocolate ice cream, marshmallows, and chocolate chips! This ice cream is always a hit!
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Servings 12 servings
Course Ice Cream
Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted almonds or pecans*
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Place a mesh strainer over a bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream with cocoa; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Remove the cream mixture from the heat and add chopped chocolate; stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the milk and sugar and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until the mixture is hot.
  • In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the salt. Whisk in about 1 cup of the hot cream and milk mixture. Return the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until the custard reaches 175 F to 180 F or until it coats the back of a spoon.**
  • Pour the custard through the strainer into the bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it stand until it reaches room temperature, then refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. The custard may be made the day before and refrigerated overnight. Alternatively, for faster chilling, set the bowl inside a larger bowl of ice and water and stir frequently, then place it in the fridge until chilled.
  • Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn following the manufacturer's directions.
  • Spoon the ice cream into a container, alternating with layers of marshmallows, toasted nuts, and chocolate chips. Swirl to distribute the ingredients evenly.
  • Cover the container and freeze until firm.

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Keyword chocolate ice cream, ice cream, rocky road ice cream
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