Description
White Christmas Rocky Road is a festive and indulgent no-bake treat featuring smooth white chocolate, toasted pistachios, chewy marshmallows, glacé cherries, and desiccated coconut. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for holiday gifting or a sweet snack, setting firm in the fridge to create deliciously rich and colorful chunks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500g white chocolate melts/discs/chips or chopped block
- 2 tbsp grapeseed oil or other neutral flavoured oil
Add-ins
- 2 1/2 cups marshmallows (regular size), mostly cut in half
- 1 cup pistachios, unsalted, toasted
- 1 cup glacé cherries
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, unsweetened
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Lightly grease a 20cm (8-inch) square pan with butter then line with baking paper with overhang to make lifting out easier later.
- Reserve toppings: Set aside about 8 of the nicest glacé cherries and finely chop 1 tablespoon of the pistachios for garnish.
- Melt chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, combine the white chocolate and grapeseed oil. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Add add-ins: Stir the marshmallows, toasted pistachios, glacé cherries, and desiccated coconut into the melted chocolate until evenly mixed.
- Pour and spread: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bang and shake the pan assertively to settle the mixture.
- Top and chill: Arrange the reserved glacé cherries on top and sprinkle with the chopped pistachios. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm.
- Cut and serve: Lift the set rocky road from the pan using the paper overhang and cut into 20 chunks for serving or gifting.
Notes
- You can substitute milk or dark chocolate for white chocolate if preferred.
- The oil helps the melted chocolate coat better and keeps the set rocky road softer, making it easier to cut.
- Toasting pistachios enhances flavor and crunch; bake at 180°C (350°F) for 8 minutes, shaking once.
- Feel free to use other nuts like almonds if you prefer.
- Store rocky road in a cool, dry place for at least a couple of weeks or refrigerate in hot climates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
