Luscious milk chocolate, soft marshmallows and your favourite sweet ingredients combine to make this easy and decadent dessert, loved by kids and adults alike. Follow this easy recipe to learn how to make rocky road in only 10 minutes, with just 5 ingredients! Perfect for edible gifts, or a sweet afternoon treat to share with a cuppa.
It doesn’t have to be Christmas or Easter to enjoy this irresistible rocky road slice. In fact, it is so good that it should be celebrated all year round!
I absolutely love this dessert, because it is the perfect mix of soft, chewy and crunchy textures. And simple modifications can be made to personalise it to your preferences! Just add in your favourite sweet and savoury snacks to suit.
As a lover of all things chocolate, this rocky road is one of my favourite no-bake treats to make. And it is one of the fastest and easiest recipes you’ll find! ANYONE can make it. Rocky road is supposed to be lumpy
and messy, so you really can’t really get it wrong!
It comes together in no time and is perfect to slice up for holiday gifts, along with other edible gifts like chocolate mint truffles and white chocolate Oreo balls. Trust me, your friends and family would LOVE to receive a batch of this for Christmas!
Want to see a magic trick? Make this delicious, easy rocky road recipe and watch it disappear!
Ingredients in rocky road
This easy no-bake recipe requires only 5 ingredients! And aside from the chocolate that holds everything together, everything else can be swapped for your favourite add-ins. These are my favourite ingredients for rocky road;
- Chocolate. Melted chocolate is used to hold the rocky road together. Milk chocolate is used in this recipe, but you could use white or dark too.
- Marshmallows. Use a mix of pink and white marshmallows for the best flavour.
- Raspberry lollies. In Australia, Allen’s Raspberries are the best for this recipe. But elsewhere, any type of raspberry flavoured soft candy would suit. Turkish delight is delicious too!
- Rice bubbles. (Rice Krispies). For a little crunch.
- Chocolate pieces of choice. For this recipe, I used speckled Easter eggs for an Easter twist. But choose your favourite chocolate candy pieces! M&M’s, Clinkers, Maltesers or anything small would be perfect.
You could also add-in or substitute any of the following ingredients;
- Chopped nuts. Macadamias, hazelnuts, peanuts.
- Shredded coconut.
- Glacé (maraschino) cherries.
- Dried fruit.
- Salted pretzels.
- Salted crackers.
- Allen’s snakes. Chopped.
How to make rocky road
Rocky road is a simple and easy dessert that really doesn’t require much effort and there is no oven required! Here’s how to make rocky road in 3 simple steps;
Melt the chocolate. The chocolate can be melted in either the microwave or in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of boiling water. Instructions for both can be found below.
Stir all of the ingredients together and pour the melted chocolate over the top. Mix until combined.
Working quickly before the chocolate sets, pour the mixture into a slice tray and refrigerate until set.
Tips for making rocky road
- Use a good quality chocolate. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but a good quality chocolate will make all the difference in the final result. I love using Cadbury or Nestlé.
- Use a metal spoon to stir the chocolate during the melting process. Wooden spoons can retain moisture and make the chocolate seize.
- Add 1 tablespoon of melted butter, canola oil or coconut oil to the melted chocolate before adding to the other ingredients. This is optional, but the additional oil will make the chocolate a little easier to slice when it sets. If you do this, the butter or coconut oil needs to be the same temperature as the chocolate (warmed and melted) for it to incorporate without seizing.
- Heat a large knife under hot water before slicing. This will help the knife more easily move through the chocolate and prevent cracks.
- Storage. This rocky road will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks, and it can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Customise to suit your tastes! Add your favourite chopped sweets to make a rocky road tailored to your preferences.
- Make a double batch for gifting! This delicious sweet treat makes the perfect edible gift.
Recipes for chocoholics
If you love this easy rocky road recipe, try these other decadent chocolate recipes!
- chocolate and salted caramel layer cake
- easy chocolate cupcakes
- chocolate Easter nests
- triple chocolate Easter cheesecake
- chewy brownies with chocolate chips
And for more chocolatey Easter recipes, see my Easter Recipe Collection or Healthy Easter Dessert Ideas and Recipes.
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How to Make Rocky Road
Ingredients
- 450 grams chocolate good quality (I used Cadbury for this recipe)
- 120 grams marshmallows pink and white (I used Pascall marshmallows)
- 190 grams raspberry lollies cut in half. (I used Allen's)
- 175 grams chocolate/candy pieces of choice I used small speckled Easter eggs. Or try M&M's, Maltesers, Smarties…
- 1 cup Rice Bubbles (Rice Krispies)
Optional
- ⅓ cup crushed or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare a slice tray by lining with baking paper.
- Place the rocky road filling ingredients (marshmallows, lollies, chocolate pieces, Rice Bubbles, nuts or other ingredients of choice) into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
To heat the chocolate in a microwave;
- Break the chocolate into pieces and add it to a separate, microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium heat in 20 second bursts, stirring with a metal spoon each time, until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
To heat the chocolate on the stove top;
- Place a small pot of water on the stove and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer.
- Break the chocolate into pieces and add it to a heat-proof bowl. Place the bowl over the pot of water and stir continually while the chocolate melts. You may need to use a towel or glove to hold the bowl, as it may get hot.
- Once the chocolate has completely melted, remove from the heat.
To make the rocky road
- Pour the melted chocolate over the other ingredients and stir to combine. Working quickly, pour the rocky road mixture into the prepared tray and carefully spread the mixture.
- Refrigerate until set and cut into slices. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a good quality chocolate. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but a good quality chocolate will make all the difference in the final result. I love using Cadbury or Nestlé.
- Use a metal spoon to stir the chocolate during the melting process. Wooden spoons can retain moisture and make the chocolate seize.
- Add 1 tablespoon of melted butter, canola oil or coconut oil to the melted chocolate before adding to the other ingredients. This is optional, but the additional oil will make the chocolate a little easier to slice when it sets. If you do this, the butter or coconut oil needs to be the same temperature (warm and melted) as the chocolate for it to incorporate without seizing.
- Heat a large knife under hot water before slicing. This will help to prevent cracks.
- This rocky road will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks, and it can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Customise to suit your tastes! Add your favourite chopped sweets to make a rocky road tailored to your preferences.
- You could also add-in or substitute any of the following ingredients; chopped nuts, macadamias, hazelnuts, peanuts, shredded coconut, glacé (maraschino) cherries, dried fruit, salted pretzels, salted crackers, Allen’s snakes, peanut M&M’s.
Nutrition
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Jaimie says
Love this Andrea, can’t wait to try this with the kids over the next few days… it will be a hit, no doubt!
TheCookingCollective says
Thanks Jaimie! They are the perfect recipe to make with kids. They’ll be able to help with all of the steps. Enjoy!