Malteser Rocky Road

The ultimate Malteser Rocky Road recipe! Soft marshmallows, crispy Maltesers, chewy raspberry lollies and crunchy peanuts all encased in smooth, creamy milk chocolate. Just 10 minutes prep time and 2 hours chilling time is all it takes to make this simple chocolate rocky road.

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Course: Dessert, sweet

Cuisine: rocky road, sweet

Prep Time: 10

Chilling time: 2

Total Time: 2 10

Servings: serves

Calories: 267kcal

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Cost: $10

Equipment

Microwave or Thermomix

Ingredients

500 g milk chocolate or dark chocolate
30 g coconut oil optional (see notes)
100 g marshmallows cut in half
250 g Maltesers
150 g raspberry lollies
75 g (½ cup) peanuts optional

Instructions

Line the base and sides of an 20cm x 20cm square baking tray with baking paper.
Place the chocolate and coconut oil (optional) into a heatproof, microwave-safe bowl.
Heat, uncovered, on 50% power, in 30 second bursts, stirring every time 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 - Place the chocolate and coconut oil (optional) into a clean and dry Thermomix bowl. Melt for 3-4 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 2 or until melted.
Stir through the chopped marshmallows, Maltesers, raspberry lollies and peanuts.
If using a Thermomix - Add the marshmallows, Maltesers, raspberry lollies and peanuts and mix for 5-10 seconds, Reverse, Speed 3 (using the spatula to help mix), or until completely combined.
Spread the mixture into the prepared baking tray and place in the fridge for 2 hours or until completely set.
Remove from the fridge for 30 minutes before cutting. Use a large sharp knife to cut into slices (if you are having trouble cutting the slice, run your knife under hot water and then dry completely before cutting - the heat will help to cut the slice evenly).

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS

Ingredients Info:

Chocolate - I like to use milk chocolate for my classic rocky road recipe. However, you can substitute with white or dark chocolate if you prefer. Choose a good quality chocolate for melting (I like to use Cadbury, Lindt, Hersheys or Nestle).
Coconut oil - optional but recommended: add a little to your chocolate when melting it - this will help with cutting into neat slices.
Marshmallows - choose regular sized marshmallows for this recipe and cut in half. I use Pascall brand which is popular here in Australia. I find it easiest to cut marshmallows using sharp scissors.
Maltesers - also known as Whoppers. These chocolate covered crunchy malted milk balls are popular in Australia.
Peanuts - Rocky Road traditionally contains peanuts, however you can use any type of nuts you like (macadamias, pistachios, cashews etc). If catering for nut allergies, omit the nuts entirely.
Raspberry lollies - Allens raspberry lollies are famous here in Australia, however, you can use any kind of soft jellies you like - or substitute with Turkish Delight.

More Recipe Tips:

Slicing - remove from the fridge at least 30 minutes before slicing - this will help it to stop cracking. Use a large sharp knife to cut the rocky road (or check out my top tips for cutting rocky road here).
Equipment - Rocky Road can be made using a microwave, stove-top or Thermomix. If using a stove-top, gently melt the chocolate and coconut oil (optional) in a small bowl over a saucepan of boiling water (do not allow the water to enter the chocolate bowl).
Storing & freezing - Rocky Road can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 month or frozen for up to 3 months.

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