This No-Churn Rocky Road Ice Cream is rich, creamy chocolate ice cream, loaded with marshmallows and almonds. Plus no fancy appliance needed, so anyone can make it!

Other no bake chocolate recipes we love include our no bake cookies, no bake avalanche bars, and no bake Ritz Cracker Cookies!

Easy Rocky Road Ice Cream Recipe

I’m back with another no churn ice cream flavor – this time Rocky Road! In case you’re not familiar with it, Rocky road ice cream is a chocolate flavored ice cream. Many variations have popped up over the years, but it is traditionally made with chocolate ice cream, nuts, and marshmallows.

We’re already in love with the original Almond Breeze almond milk, but I decided to try out their chocolate variety in this ice cream recipe. It worked great. And we enjoyed drinking it, too. My daughter even asked if she could pour some on her cereal tomorrow morning. Smart kid.

What Is No Churn Ice Cream?

Most homemade ice cream recipes have an egg custard base, which is cooked and can be very finicky. Not the case with the no churn variety. All you need are 2 basic ingredients, a hand mixer, a few bowls, and a spatula, and you are good to go. Add in other mix-ins to vary it every time! You can make creamy, luscious homemade ice cream in a matter of hours.

Does No Churn Ice Cream Taste Like Regular Ice Cream?

Not really. It’s so delicious, but definitely different. No Churn ice cream is sweeter than traditional ice cream and it definitely has the flavor of sweetened condensed milk, so if you’re not a fan of sweetened condensed milk, you probably won’t like this ice cream recipe.

Ingredients Needed

The core of no churn ice cream is really just heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk – that’s it! But I always add in other ingredients for additional flavor and variety, of course. For this recipe, I included chocolate syrup, chocolate almond milk, mini marshmallows, and roasted and salted almonds – a la Rocky Road. (Scroll down to the recipe card below for details and precise measurements.)

How to Make No Churn Rocky Road Ice Cream

Here’s an overview how to make this ice cream (scroll down to the recipe card below for details and precise measurements.)

1. Simply whisk together the condensed milk, chocolate syrup, and almond milk in a large bowl; set aside. In a separate bowl, you’ll beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, and then gently fold the two mixtures together.
2. Gently fold in the marshmallows and chopped almonds.
3. Transfer the mixture to a (chilled) 4 1/2 x 8 1/2-inch loaf pan. Cover tightly and freeze until solid (this tally takes about 6 hours.)
4. Let ice cream stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving, then scoop away and enjoy!

Suggested Ice Cream Toppings

My house is never without these homemade toppings!

• Caramel Sauce
• Chocolate Sauce
• Whipped Cream

Recipe Notes and Tips

• Freeze it faster. A metal container will freeze the ice cream faster and better than a glass container.
• It melts quickly. No churn ice cream melts a little quicker than typical custard based ice creams.
• Avoid low fat ingredients and sugar substitutes. Lower fat or lower sugar alternatives won’t deliver proper results, so don’t try to substitute.
• Mix-ins should be chopped finely. Chop up your mix-ins finely before adding them.

Proper Storage

This ice cream can remain frozen for up to 2 weeks. Keep the container tightly sealed to avoid freezer burn.

More No Churn Ice Cream Recipes To Try:

• Toffee and Chocolate Ice Cream
• Strawberry Ice Cream
• Chocolate Rum Raisin Ice Cream

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