Best 4 Rocky Road Ice Cream Bars Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Rocky Road Ice Cream Bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to dessert heaven. These frozen treats are crafted with a creamy chocolate ice cream base, swirled with rich chocolate sauce and studded with pillowy marshmallows and crunchy almonds. Each bite offers a delightful contrast between the smooth ice cream, gooey marshmallows, and nutty almonds, all enveloped in a luscious chocolate coating.

This article presents two enticing variations of Rocky Road Ice Cream Bars: the classic version and a boozy delight infused with Baileys Irish Cream. The classic recipe caters to those who cherish the traditional flavors of Rocky Road, while the Baileys-infused variation adds a touch of sophistication and indulgence, perfect for special occasions or a grown-up treat. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that you can recreate these delectable ice cream bars in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM



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Who doesn't love ice cream on a hot summer day? This creamy recipe is made even better with nuts and marshmallows.

Provided by Sugar Cookie

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     100+ Ice Cream Recipes     Chocolate Ice Cream Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup light cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, cook and stir condensed milk and cocoa until smooth and slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Remove from heat , and allow to cool slightly. Stir in heavy cream, light cream, and vanilla. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Pour mixture into the canister of an ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Stir in nuts and marshmallows halfway through the freezing process.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

ROCKY ROAD BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 36 to 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 to 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts, pecans, or peanuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 egg, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup toated walnuts, pecans, or peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • To make the first layer: Place the butter and chocolate in a small pan and cook over the lowest possible heat until almost all the chocolate has melted. Off heat, add the sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, nuts, and baking powder and mix well. Press into the prepared pan and set aside.
  • To make the second layer: Place the cream cheese, sugar, flour, butter, egg, and vanilla in the bowl of a mixer fitter with a paddle and mix until smooth and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the nuts, mix to combine, and spread over the first layer. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and transfer to the oven. Bake until slightly golden on the edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the second layer with the marshmallows and return the pan to the oven until the marshmallows are just melted but not colored, about 3 minutes.
  • To make the frosting: Place the butter and chocolate in a small pan and cook over the lowest possible heat until almost all the chocolate has melted. Add the cream cheese and milk and mix until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth. Immediately pour the frosting over the marshmallows and briefly swirl the two mixtures together. Cool in the pan and cut into 36 to 48 bars. Cover and refrigerate.

ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM



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Make and share this Rocky Road Ice Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by robingracejohnson

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup light cream
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup miniature marshmallow

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over low heat cook and stir condensed milk and cocoa until smooth and slightly thickened; about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Stir in heavy cream, light cream, and vanilla.
  • Refrigerate until cold.
  • Pour mixture into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturers instructions, adding the nuts and marshmallows halfway through the process.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.2, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 119.3, Sodium 108, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 33, Protein 8

ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM



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My daughters always want to put this rocky road ice cream in cones just like the ice cream shops do. We especially like the marshmallows, chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Sometimes we even add extra chips on top...and whipped cream, too. -Dale Langford Atwater, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups whole milk
3 cups half-and-half cream
9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2-3/4 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups heavy whipping cream
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2-1/4 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
6 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine milk and half-and-half; heat to 175°. Add chocolate, sugar and salt; stir until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. , Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Stir gently and occasionally for 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 2-4 hours or until firm. Repeat with remaining ice cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips for Making Rocky Road Ice Cream Bars

  • Use good quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your ice cream bars.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the ice cream bars tough.
  • Chill the batter before freezing. This will help the ice cream bars set up properly.
  • Freeze the ice cream bars for at least 4 hours before serving. This will ensure that they are fully frozen.
  • Enjoy your Rocky Road ice cream bars!

Conclusion

Rocky Road ice cream bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a frozen dessert that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Rocky Road ice cream bars a try!

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