Rocky Road
Broken biscuits, marshmallows and cherries bound in melted milk and dark chocolate and chilled until firm. No oven at all. Two hours of chilling.
Method
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Line a 20 cm square tin with parchment paper.
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Melt the chocolate and butter together in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring, until smooth. Take the bowl off the heat and cool for 5 minutes.
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Stir in the biscuits, marshmallows, cherries and hazelnuts until every piece is coated.
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Tip into the tin and press down gently to level, leaving it rough rather than smooth.
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Chill for at least 2 hours until firm.
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Lift out with the paper, dust with icing sugar and cut into 16 squares with a hot knife.
Chef’s Tips
- Cool the chocolate a little before the marshmallows go in or they melt.
- Leave the chunks big and the top rough. That is the point.
- Cut it with a hot knife so the chocolate does not shatter.
Pairing Suggestions
- A cup of tea
- A glass of milk
- Vanilla ice cream
Storage & Reheating
Keep in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Freeze for 3 months.
Common questions
How long does Rocky Road take to make?
About 20 minutes of hands-on work — 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking — plus 2 hours of chilling until firm, so allow 2 hours 20 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 16.
What are the key tips for making Rocky Road?
Cool the chocolate a little before the marshmallows go in or they melt. Leave the chunks big and the top rough. That is the point. Cut it with a hot knife so the chocolate does not shatter.
What should I serve with Rocky Road?
A cup of tea; A glass of milk; Vanilla ice cream.
Can Rocky Road be made ahead or frozen?
Keep in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Freeze for 3 months.
Is Rocky Road suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Rocky Road?
About 242 kcal per serving, with 3 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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