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Rocky Road Ice Cream Recipe
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream, a delightful treat packed with chunks of marshmallows, crunchy nuts, and chocolate chips. Perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day, this recipe will guide you through creating a custard-based ice cream that is smoother and more decadent than store-bought versions. Serve this crowd-pleaser to family and friends, or savor it all by yourself!
👤 Chef Jean-Pierre📖 chefjeanpierre
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Begin by heating the cream and milk in a saucepan until just below boiling.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth.
Egg Yolks2
3
Gradually add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Slowly add the rest of the milk mixture while continuing to whisk.
4
Return the mixture to the saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and reaches 180°F (82°C).
5
Stir in the chopped dark chocolate until melted and smooth. Add the vanilla extract.
Dark Chocolate (85% cocoa), chopped8 ouncesVanilla Extract1 teaspoon
6
Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve, pushing it through the sieve with a ladle, into a bowl set over an ice bath to cool quickly.
7
Stir occasionally until the mixture reaches about 40°F (4°C).
8
Once cooled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker (If using, stir in the Bailey's Irish Cream) and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Bailey's Irish Cream (optional)1 tablespoon
9
During the last few minutes of churning, gradually add the chocolate chips, marshmallows, walnuts, and almonds.
10
Immediately, transfer the ice cream to a container, cover with plastic wrap to prevent crystallization, and freeze for at least ⏱️ 4 hours or until firm.
11
Scoop, serve, and enjoy your delicious homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream!
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