Treacle Rocky Road
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My love for treacle rocky road began when I discovered how quick and simple it is to make at home. This nostalgic treat combines rich treacle and golden syrup for that deep, complex sweetness we all crave, then tosses in marshmallows, dark chocolate, and walnuts for wonderful texture. The dark chocolate brings real antioxidant benefits while keeping things indulgent, and at just 45 minutes total, you'll have a homemade dessert that tastes far better than anything shop bought. Best of all, most of these ingredients are pantry staples, so you're not spending a fortune to impress.
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Ingredients
- 250 gtrebles syrup
- 150 ggolden syrup
- 300 mlmilk
- 4large eggs
- 250 gcaster sugar
- 400 gmarshmallows
- 200 gdark chocolate
- 100 gwalnuts
- 5 gsalt
- 1 gbaking soda
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Tip: Make sure to use a fan-assisted oven for even baking.
- 2
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
Tip: This will help with removing the rocky road from the tray after baking.
- 3
In a medium saucepan, combine trebles syrup, golden syrup, and milk.
Tip: Place the saucepan over a low heat and stir until the syrup has dissolved.
- 4
Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a spatula to occasionally stir the mixture and prevent scorching.
- 5
In a large bowl, whisk together caster sugar and eggs.
Tip: Make sure to break up any sugar crystals that may have formed.
- 6
Add the golden syrup mixture to the bowl and stir until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to get all the syrup.
- 7
Fold in the marshmallows until they are evenly distributed.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix, as this can cause the marshmallows to break.
- 8
Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Make sure the chocolate is smooth and glossy before proceeding.
- 9
Fold the melted chocolate into the marshmallow mixture until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl to get all the chocolate.
- 10
Stir in the walnuts and salt until evenly distributed.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix, as this can cause the nuts to break.
- 11
Pour the rocky road mixture onto the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly and create a smooth surface.
- 12
Sprinkle the baking soda over the top of the rocky road.
Tip: This will help to prevent the rocky road from becoming too sticky.
- 13
Refrigerate the rocky road for at least 2 hours to set.
Tip: This will help the rocky road to set properly and be easier to cut.
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