Browse our collection of easy and delicious rocky road recipes!
From all of your favourite classic rocky road recipes (milk, white and dark chocolate) - to some fun new versions... including Caramilk, Biscoff, Licorice Allsorts, Maltesers - and so many more.
I've put together a delectable selection of rocky road recipes, and even added a cheesecake and some rocky road wreaths to make it extra fun!
As Christmas draws near, I can't help but whip up batch after batch of rocky road-it makes such a lovely gift! So let's get started....
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Why You're Going To Love Rocky Road
- Everyone loves a bite (or more!) of Rocky Road!
- All of these recipes are incredibly simple to make.
- Rocky road recipes take very little time to put together - the hardest part is waiting for it to chill!
- A cute cellophane bag or gift box filled with chunks of rocky road, and tied with a Christmas ribbon, makes a gorgeous homemade gift - and homemade gifts show that extra thoughtfulness and special touch.
- Rocky Road cheesecakes and Christmas wreaths make a fun way to celebrate Christmas get-togethers with a shared dessert.
Rocky Road Ingredients
The options for rocky road are truly endless! Pick your favourite sweets and chocolate bars and swirl them into a luscious melted chocolate base-white, milk, dark, or whatever chocolate you adore.
A 'classic' rocky road recipe includes:
- Chocolate
- Unsalted Roasted Peanuts
- Marshmallows
- Coconut
Variations:
Here are some suggestions to 'tweak' your very own version:
- Marshmallow snowballs;
- Toasted flaked almonds, macadamias or pistachios;
- Glace cherries;
- Chocolate bars (chopped) such as Mars Bars, Turkish Delight, Crunchie, Bounty Bars, Peppermint Crisp etc;
- Dried cranberries or freeze-dried strawberries;
- Chocolate candies such as Maltesers and Clinkers, Creme Eggs, Reeces Peanut Cups, M&M's;
- Licorice allsorts or chocolate-coated licorice;
- Sweets such as jubes, jersey caramels, and soft mints etc;
- The options are truly endless.....
Or, if you want a healthier version of rocky road, you could try using an organic chocolate with a selection of nuts, dried fruit, goji berries, and organic flaked coconut.
Rocky Road Recipes
Chocolate Rocky Road - Classic Recipe
Hands-down the easiest Chocolate Rocky Road recipe you'll ever make! Creamy milk chocolate filled with fluffy pink and white marshmallows and all your favourite add-ins... just five delicious ingredients and less than 10 minutes prep time for this classic RR!
Rocky Road Cheesecake
Wow, this no-bake chocolate cheesecake, decorated with mini marshmallows, raspberry lollies and macadamias nuts hides secret snowballs inside! A perfectly scrumptious cheesecake that takes only 20 minutes to prepare - just the thing for any special occasion or celebration.
Malteser Rocky Road
For some extra crunch in your rocky road, Maltesers pack a punch of it! The sweet malted milk flavour of Maltesers will be a hit, and gift wrapped, this rocky road makes a fabulous homemade foodie gift!
Clinkers Rocky Road Wreath
For a fantastic Christmas dessert, try this amazing rocky road wreath studded throughout with Clinker lollies, peanut M&M's and mini marshmallows, then drizzled in white chocolate and edible Christmas 'holly'. It's a fun dessert to share!
Microwave Rocky Road Fudge
I must have made about a zillion batches (or at least it feels that way) of rocky road over the years at Christmas time, so this Rocky Road Fudge is the perfect change. It still has the same amazing rocky road flavours, but with a little bit of a difference.....of course the hardest part is waiting for it to chill!
Caramilk Rocky Road
Calling all Caramilk devotees! Simply melt, mix and chill this super delicious rocky road for a cheeky sweet treat! Make as a special gift at Christmas time, or just treat yourself on late night movie night. I bet you can't stop at just one piece though....
Mint Rocky Road Christmas Wreath
This no-bake Mint Rocky Road Christmas Wreath is loaded with candies and chocolates, then decorated with fun chocolate zig zags and even more candy and chocolate. It's rich, sweet and loved by kids and grown-ups alike!
White Chocolate Rocky Road
Want a rocky road with a slightly elegant twist? Then try this white chocolate version, loaded with pistachios and luscious turkish delight. Makes a fantastic gift with chunks wrapped up in clear cellophane and tied with a silver bow!
Rocky Road With Licorice Allsorts
I'm sure 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.
Clinkers Rocky Road
Just 4 ingredients needed to make this indulgent little treat - and we all deserve a treat sometimes, don't we? This rocky road, filled with crunchy Clinkers, makes a wonderful homemade Christmas gift (and totally suitable for Easter too!).
Easter Rocky Road
This one's definitely for Easter with its marshmallow eggs and mini speckled eggs, but I had to include it as a fun twist on rocky road. Feel free to create your own version with your favourite sweets and nuts-the options are endless. And remember, Cadbury Creme Eggs are available year-round, so enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Prepare the tin first - have your baking tin lined and ready to go-once the chocolate is melted and the mix-ins are combined, you'll need to pour it in quickly before it starts to set.
- Use quality chocolate - chocolate is the star of rocky road, so choosing a good-quality block makes a big difference to the final flavour.
- Don't overdo the add-ins - as tempting as it is to throw in extra marshmallows or nuts, resist! You want the perfect balance of chocolate to mix-ins, with everything coated evenly and pockets of solid chocolate throughout.
- Optional: coconut oil - a small amount of coconut oil mixed into the melted chocolate helps the rocky road slice more cleanly once set.
- Melting the chocolate - melt the chocolate in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second bursts, or use a Thermomix or a stovetop double boiler.
- Cutting rocky road - let the rocky road sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting to help prevent cracking. Use a large, sharp knife for clean slices.
- Storage - keep rocky road in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
- Freezing - rocky road can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
More Marshmallow Recipes
If you love rocky road, you'll love these other chocolate marshmallow inspired desserts too!
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