This easy 5 Ingredient Rocky Road with Licorice Allsorts has the added appeal of fun, bright colours, with pieces of Turkish Delight, marshmallows, sprinkles and of course, licorice allsorts! Just 10 minutes preparation time and 2 hours chilling time required.
Everyone has their own favourite combination of rocky road ingredients, and this is just one of mine! If you're looking for a recipe for rocky road with no nuts, I highly recommend giving this one a try.
Homemade rocky road makes a simple and delicious gift for family and friends, and a popular addition to a dessert platter or grazing board for parties.
Just like my classic milk chocolate rocky road recipe and my Christmas-inspired white chocolate rocky road, this easy rocky road with licorice allsorts is all kinds of delicious (and SO quick and easy to make!)
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
This rocky road recipe combines the softness of fluffy marshmallows and the chewiness of sweet licorice allsorts!
- Quick and easy - if you've ever made rocky road before, you'll know that there's not much preparation required which is always a bonus! It will take just 10 minutes to prepare this recipe.
- Versatile - mix and match with any of your favourite rocky road ingredients - such as nuts, soft jelly lollies and more!
- Homemade gift - such a perfectly fabulous chocolate treat to wrap up prettily and gift to someone special.
- Conventional and Thermomix Instructions - including how to melt chocolate in a microwave is quick and easy in a microwave, but instructions are also provided for melting and mixing in a Thermomix if you have one.
What You Need
Rocky road is made from just a few basic ingredients. Once you know how to make rocky road, you are only limited by your imagination when it comes to the add-ins.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- Milk chocolate melts - are small, round buttons of chocolate that are easy to melt, unlike chocolate chips. I generally use Cadbury or Nestle chocolate melts which are popular here in Australia.
- Coconut oil - this is an optional ingredient, but as it helps the chocolate to melt and makes the rocky road easier to cut, I do recommend adding it in.
- Marshmallows - these are readily available in supermarkets, and are a traditional ingredient in rocky road. You can use sharp scissors to snip them in half to make it easy to cut!
- Turkish Delight bars - milk chocolate covered Turkish Delight bars are available in the confectionery aisle of supermarkets.
- Licorice allsorts - these are licorice confectionery in an assortment of shapes, covered in coloured fondant.
- Sprinkles - also known as 100s & 1000s, these are a common pantry ingredient if you have kids!
Step By Step Instructions
In just a few simple steps, your easy Rocky Road with Licorice Allsorts will be ready to set in the fridge!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
Step 1 - Melt The Chocolate
Place the chocolate melts and coconut oil (if using) into a microwave-safe mixing bowl.
Heat in a microwave, uncovered, on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds with a metal spoon, for 4-5 minutes or until the chocolate and coconut oil melts.
Step 2 - Combine With The Add-Ins
Stir through the chopped marshmallows, Turkish Delight and licorice allsorts.
Step 3 - Spread Into Baking Tray To Set
Spread the mixture into a lined 18cm x 28cm rectangular paper lined slice tray.
Decorate with sprinkles before placing in the fridge for 2 hours or until completely set.
Step 4 - Slice And Serve
Use a sharp knife to cut into slices and serve.
FAQ's
There are a few tricks and tips to prevent the chocolate from 'seizing' when melting it in the microwave. You can read about how to melt chocolate in the microwave here.
The coconut oil helps with the consistency of the melted chocolate. It's listed as optional because it's not absolutely essential, but it does make the chocolate easier to work with.
You can certainly substitute with dark chocolate melts with no other changes required. If substituting with white chocolate melts, I recommend using traditional Turkish delight, dusted with icing sugar, instead of the chocolate covered bars, if you want the rocky road to be remain as a white chocolate version.
Expert Tips
It is much easier to use a pair of sharp scissors to cut your marshmallows in half. If the blades are sticking, give them a very light, quick, spray with some spray cooking oil.
If you are having trouble cutting the slice, run your knife under hot water and then dry it completely before cutting. The heat in the blade will help to cut the slice evenly! Also adding a little coconut oil to the chocolate makes it easier to cut without cracking.
Store rocky road in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Alternatively, you can freeze rocky road for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost in the fridge before consuming.
More Rocky Road Recipes
For more rocky road flavour combinations and some fantastic dessert ideas, try some of these recipes:
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Easy Rocky Road with Licorice Allsorts
Ingredients
- 500 g milk chocolate melts
- 20 g coconut oil optional (See notes)
- 100 g marshmallows cut in half
- 110 g Turkish Delight bars chopped into small chunks
- 150 g licorice allsorts chopped
- sprinkles (or 100s & 1000s) to decorate
Instructions
- Line the base and sides of a 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice tray with baking paper.
- Place the milk chocolate melts and coconut oil into a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Heat, uncovered, on 50% power, stirring every minute with a metal spoon, for 4-5 minutes or until the chocolate and coconut oil melts. Remove from the microwave and stir until smooth.If using a Thermomix: Add the milk chocolate melts and coconut oil to the Thermomix bowl. Melt for 3-4 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 2.
- Stir through the marshmallows, Turkish Delight and licorce allsorts with a spatula. If using a Thermomix: Add the marshmallows, Turkish Delight and licorce allsorts to the Thermomix bowl. Mix on REVERSE, Speed 2 until combined - using the spatula to help mix.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking tray, decorate with the sprinkles and then place in the fridge for 2 hours or until completely set.
- Use a sharp knife to cut into slices. (See notes)
Notes
- Melting chocolate - there are a few tricks and tips to prevent the chocolate from seizing when melting it in the microwave. You can read about them in this post here: How to Perfectly Melt Chocolate in the Microwave
- Coconut oil - helps with the consistency of the melted chocolate. It's listed as optional because it's not absolutely essential, but it does make the chocolate easier to work with.
- Substituting chocolate melts - you can certainly substitute with dark chocolate melts with no other changes required. If substituting with white chocolate melts, you could use traditional icing sugar coated Turkish Delight or chocolate coated Turkish Delight bars.
- Marshmallows - it is much easier to use a pair of sharp scissors to cut your marshmallows in half. If the blades are sticking, give them a very light, quick, spray with some spray oil.
- Cutting rocky road - running your knife under hot water and then drying it completely before cutting makes it easier. The heat in the blade will help to cut the slice evenly!
- Store - in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
- Freeze for up to 3 months - allow to defrost in the fridge before consuming.
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