Description
This delightful Rocky Road recipe combines the rich indulgence of dark and milk chocolate with a medley of marshmallows, raspberry lollies, coconut, and peanuts. It’s a no-bake treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for gifting or sharing as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 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 chocolate)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or any plain flavoured oil (prevents cracking and adds sheen)
Add-ins
- 3 cups marshmallows, pink and white (most cut in half, firmly packed cups)
- 3/4 cup raspberry lollies, halved
- 1/3 cup desiccated coconut (or flakes), unsweetened
- 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, very roughly chopped (almost just halved)
Instructions
- Line Pan: Line a 20cm (8 inch) square pan with baking or parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends over the edges for easy removal later.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the dark and milk chocolate along with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Add-ins: Fold the marshmallows, raspberry lollies, desiccated coconut, and roughly chopped peanuts gently into the melted chocolate mixture until evenly combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
- Refrigerate: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours or until the Rocky Road is fully set and firm.
- Cut and Serve: Remove the Rocky Road from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cutting to make slicing easier. Cut into desired-sized chunks by making 5 crosswise cuts and then slicing into pieces for eating or gifting.
Notes
- Using coconut oil or a neutral flavored oil in the chocolate helps prevent cracking and adds a slight sheen to the finished product.
- Cutting marshmallows in half helps them distribute better throughout the Rocky Road and makes for better texture in each bite.
- Allow the Rocky Road to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cutting to avoid excess cracking and to achieve cleaner slices.
- You can substitute the raspberry lollies with other candies or dried fruits according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Australian
Keywords: rocky road, chocolate dessert, no-bake, marshmallow treat, easy sweets, chocolate confection
