Description
White Christmas Rocky Road is a festive and indulgent treat featuring creamy white chocolate combined with marshmallows, toasted pistachios, glacé cherries, and desiccated coconut. This no-bake confection is easy to prepare and perfect for gifting or serving at holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500 g white chocolate melts/discs (or chips or chopped block)
- 2 tbsp grapeseed oil or other neutral flavoured oil
Add-ins
- 2 1/2 cups marshmallows (regular size, mostly halved)
- 1 cup unsalted toasted pistachios
- 1 cup glacé cherries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut (or finely shredded)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Lightly grease a 20cm (8-inch) square pan with butter, then line it with baking paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to make it easier to lift out later.
- Reserve toppings: Set aside about 8 of the nicest glacé cherries for topping. Finely chop 1 tablespoon of the pistachios for garnish.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the white chocolate and grapeseed oil in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Combine add-ins: Stir the marshmallows, pistachios, glacé cherries, and desiccated coconut into the melted chocolate evenly.
- Transfer to pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bang and shake the pan assertively to settle the mixture.
- Add toppings: Decorate the top with the reserved glacé cherries and sprinkle with the finely chopped pistachios.
- Chill and set: Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. Once set, lift the rocky road out of the pan using the paper overhang and cut into 20 pieces.
Notes
- You can substitute the white chocolate with milk or dark chocolate if preferred.
- The oil helps make the melted chocolate runnier and sets softer for easier cutting but can be omitted if necessary.
- Toasting pistachios before adding enhances their flavor and crunch; toast for 8 minutes at 180°C (350°F), shaking once during cooking.
- Other nuts like almonds can be used instead of pistachios for a different flavor and texture.
- Store the rocky road in a cool, dry place for several weeks or refrigerate if your environment is warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
