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Rocky Road

Recipe video above. I love a good Rocky Road. I love the heftiness and endless versatility of add-ins. Though, unsurprisingly, I have views on what makes a good one! Ratios matter. Too much chocolate and not enough add-ins is not good! So here's my Rocky Road recipe. Super easy. :)Use chips or melts for an easy option. Upgrade to Lindt for premium. Excellent food gift. Think - Christmas, birthdays, thank you, get well present.

Prep Time
15 mins
Chilling
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 387 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American , Australian

Ingredients

Chocolate (read Note 1!):
  • 225 - 250g / 8 oz dark chocolate melts or chips (1 1/2 cups) or block, chopped (US: semi-sweet chips)
  • 225 - 250g / 8 oz milk chocolate melts or chips (1 1/2 cups) or block, chopped (or more dark choc)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or any plain flavoured oil (prevents cracking, adds bit of sheen, Note 2)
Nagi's Rocky Road Add-ins (Note 3):
  • 3 cups marshmallows, pink and white , most cut in half (firmly pack the cups!)
  • 3/4 cup raspberry lollies , halved
  • 1/3 cup desiccated coconut (or flakes), unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts , very roughly chopped (ie almost just halved)

Instructions

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  1. Line a 20cm/8" square pan with baking paper (parchment paper).
  2. Melt chocolate - Place chocolate and oil in a bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
  3. Add-ins - Stir the Add-ins into the chocolate. Pour into pan, spreading out evenly.
  4. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until fully cool.
  5. Cut - Remove from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cutting. I cut into 5 lines, then into hunks for eating or larger pieces for gifting!

Notes

  • Chocolate options - using melts or chips is the easiest. No chop, and made for easy melting! Dark and milk chocolate combo is my favourite. Cadbury bags are 225g hence the amount.
  • Premium upgrade to block: Lindt (best before getting into couverture), Plaistowe, and a couple of good US brands: Ghirardelli and Baker’s brand. 70% cocoa for grown-ups, or 50/50 combo of milk and dark. Finely chop with knife then melt. More info in post!
  • Whatever you choose, it is safest to source the chocolate from the baking aisle which is designed for melting/cooking. Not all chocolate from the confectionary aisle (ie eating chocolate) will melt smoothly or easily, and some are prone to seizing / burning unless using a bain-marie. (Read blue block in post for more info!). But if you have used eating chocolate before and know brands that melt fine, by all means go ahead!
  • Oil - insurance policy to prevent cracking when cutting, and adds a bit of shininess to the chocolate.
  • These are my classic add-ins. Coconut is essential! Reminiscent of Golden Rough, a retro favourite. But.... you can use whatever you want. :) Biscuits, any other nuts, dried fruit, glace cherries. Add as much as you want as long as there is enough chocolate to coat everything.
  • PS I usually don't bother cutting the raspberries and marshmallows in half. But when gifting, I do. Just better dispersement.
  • Keeps for weeks and weeks! Refrigerate if hot where you are.
  • Nutrition per serving, assuming 12 servings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 387cal (19%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 265mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 19IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387

% Daily Value*

Calories 387cal 19%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 265mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 19IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.