National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day: Celebrate with a Scoop of Homemade Joy!
- Christy Lee
- Jun 2
- 3 min read
A Sweet Treat from Good Thyme Gal That’s Budget-Friendly & Delightfully Creamy
Hey sweet friends! 🍦
Mark your calendars and ready your spoons because June 2nd is National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day, and if ever there was a dessert worthy of celebration—it’s this one. Rich chocolate, fluffy marshmallows, and crunchy nuts all swirled together in creamy bliss? Yes, please!
At Good Thyme Gal, we believe that food should be equal parts delicious and joyful—no matter your kitchen skills or grocery budget. That’s why today, we’re diving into the sweet, scoopable magic of rocky road with an easy, equitable, and affordable homemade recipe that brings the celebration to your freezer.
🍨 Why Celebrate Rocky Road Ice Cream Day?
National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day is more than just a reason to indulge—it's a celebration of comfort, nostalgia, and creativity. The iconic flavor has a charming backstory, too. Originating during the Great Depression, rocky road was designed to lift spirits with a mix of ingredients that felt luxurious but were accessible.
It’s a dessert rooted in optimism, which makes it the perfect treat for summer’s first day of June and a celebration of brighter days ahead.
🌿 Why Rocky Road Aligns with Good Thyme Gal
At Good Thyme Gal, we’re passionate about seasonal, budget-friendly recipes that make people feel good—body and soul. We champion:
Wholesome ingredients
Affordable and inclusive cooking
Creative ways to reduce food waste
Finding joy in the everyday
Rocky road ice cream hits every one of those marks. It’s versatile, nostalgic, and easily made with pantry and freezer staples. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover chocolate, extra nuts, or those stray marshmallows from s’mores night.
🍫 Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream (No Churn + Budget-Friendly)
Serves 6–8 | Prep Time: 15 minutes + freeze time
This recipe is no-churn, meaning no fancy equipment needed. Just a bowl, a whisk, and a freezer. It's creamy, crunchy, chocolatey perfection—customizable and oh-so-easy.
Ingredients:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
½ cup mini marshmallows
½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or peanuts)
½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form (use a mixer or strong arms!).
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
Fold in the marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate chips.
Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Cover with foil or plastic wrap.
Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight. Scoop and serve with a smile!
💛 Equitable Tips & Customizations:
No heavy cream? Use full-fat coconut cream for a dairy-free twist.
Stretch your mix-ins: Use crushed pretzels or leftover granola for texture on a budget.
Add-ins on hand? This recipe is endlessly flexible—use what you love and have!
🎉 Let’s Scoop the Joy This Summer
National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day is the perfect excuse to lean into joy, nostalgia, and kitchen creativity. With ingredients you probably already have on hand, it’s a delicious way to mark the season’s start while embracing everything Good Thyme Gal stands for—accessible, joyful cooking that feels like a treat.
So whether you’re scooping for a backyard picnic, whipping up a batch for movie night, or just treating yourself to something sweet and satisfying, this rocky road recipe is your path to dessert bliss.
Here’s to delicious detours, extra marshmallows, and homemade moments that make life a little sweeter. Happy scooping, friends!
With love and full cones,
Good Thyme Gal 💛
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