Milk Chocolate Rocky Road
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
When I first made this milk chocolate rocky road, I couldn't believe how quickly it came together. What I love most about this recipe is that it takes less than an hour from start to finish, and you barely need any baking skills. The combination of melted milk chocolate, marshmallows, and pecans creates that irresistible texture we all crave, while the pecans add a wonderful boost of heart healthy fats and antioxidants. The tart cranberries balance out the sweetness perfectly, making it feel a bit less indulgent than traditional rocky road. This is genuinely one of my go to treats for gifts or gatherings because it's so foolproof and impresses everyone.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gmarshmallows(toasted)
- 200 gmilk chocolate(broken into pieces)
- 200 gpecans(chopped)
- 150 gdried cranberries(dried)
- 100 ggolden syrup(mixed with melted chocolate)
- 100 gunsalted butter(melted)
- 10 gsalt(pinch)
- 1 mLvanilla extract(optional)
- 100 gwhite chocolate(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and toast the marshmallows for 5-7 minutes.
Tip: Use a kitchen torch for a toasted look
- 2
Melt the unsalted butter and mix it with the golden syrup in a saucepan.
Tip: Optional: add vanilla extract for extra flavor
- 3
Add the milk chocolate to the saucepan and stir until combined.
Tip: Use a spatula to ensure smooth mixing
- 4
Pour the chocolate mixture onto a parchment-lined surface and spread it evenly.
Tip: Optional: add a sprinkle of salt for added flavor
- 5
Arrange the toasted marshmallows, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries on top of the chocolate.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the toppings evenly
- 6
If using, melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the top of the rocky road.
Tip: Optional: add a sprinkle of chopped nuts or shredded coconut for added texture
- 7
Refrigerate the rocky road for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
Tip: Cut into squares or serve as is
- 8
Store the rocky road in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Tip: Optional: wrap individual squares in plastic wrap for easy snacking
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