Rocky Road Ice Cream

This rich and creamy homemade rocky road ice cream is so much better than the store-bought stuff. 

What Is Rocky Road Ice Cream? 

Rocky road is chocolate ice cream with marshmallows and nuts. The ice cream variety was invented in 1929 by William Dreyer, who was inspired by Joseph Edy’s nut- and marshmallow-filled chocolate bars. 

What Is In Rocky Road Ice Cream?

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade rocky road ice cream recipe: 

• Sweetened condensed milk: This decadent dessert starts with a can of sweetened condensed milk. 
• Cocoa powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder is essential for the ice cream’s chocolatey flavor.
• Cream: A blend of heavy cream and light cream creates the perfect texture. 
• Vanilla: Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor of the rocky road ice cream. 
• Marshmallows: You’ll need a cup of mini marshmallows.  
• Nuts: This recipe calls for chopped pecans, but you can use whatever nut you like. 

How Long Does Rocky Road Ice Cream Last? 

Stored properly (in a shallow, freezer-safe container in the freezer), this rocky road ice cream should last for about two months. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise 

“New to making homemade ice cream and love the recipe,” says Kjohnsonslc.
It was really easy. Creamy and just the right amount of cocoa. I used almonds instead of pecans. Big hit with the family.”

“Great recipe,” according to Renata Galván. “This will even work without an ice cream maker. Just cook, mix, and freeze!”

“Excellent rocky road ice cream,” raves Carolyn Chieffe Perrine. “My daughter is allergic to nuts, so we skipped the pecans and added crushed chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate chips to the batch.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams