Rocky Road Ice Cream (No Churn)

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This No-Churn Rocky Road Ice Cream is a rich and creamy homemade dessert made with chocolate ice cream, toasted almonds, mini marshmallows, and ribbons of chocolate. No ice cream maker required!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword no-churn-rocky-road-ice-cream, rocky-road-ice-cream

Prep Time 10

Freeze time 8

Total Time 8 10

Servings servings (may vary)

Calories 397kcal

Ingredients

3/4 cup whole almonds roughly chopped and toasted, divided use
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chocolate syrup (i.e. Ghiradelli) divided use
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 tsp salt
1 pint heavy cream
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows divided use
1/2 cups mini chocolate chips, plus 2 Tbsp divided use

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread chopped almonds on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 6-8 minutes or until fragrant. Cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to whip together sweetened condensed milk, 3/4 cup chocolate syrup, cocoa powder and salt, just until combined.
In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, don't overbeat.
Use a large spoon or silicone spatula to fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-condensed milk mixture by hand. Gently stir in 1 cup marshmallows until evenly distributed.
Pour 1/2 of the chocolate mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan, spread evenly. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds and 1/4 chocolate chips. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp chocolate syrup. Swirl through with the tip of a knife.
Repeat, pouring remaining ice cream mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 2 Tbsp chocolate syrup. Swirl with the tip of a knife.
Garnish the top with reserved 1/2 cup marshmallows and 1/4 cup almonds and 2 tablespoons chocolate chips.
Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight until firm.
Scoop and enjoy in ice cream cones or bowls.

Notes

Nuts - Classic rocky road flavor includes almonds. That said, you could swap out almonds using pecans, walnuts or peanuts.
Pan Options - If you don't have a large loaf pan, you could adapt this recipe using a 9 inch springform pan or a square 9x9-inch pan.
What Makes Ice Crystals Form in Ice Cream? It's one of the most common issues with homemade ice cream. It's usually the result of too much water in the mixture or can also be caused by excessive freezing time. You'll be relieved to know that's not typically an issue with this no churn ice cream recipe.
Cool Almonds Completely- It's important to allow the toasted almonds to cool before adding to the ice cream mixture so it will freeze evenly and to keep the whipped cream from deflating.

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