Christmas Rocky Road Recipe
Introduction
Christmas rocky road is a festive treat packed with biscuits, nuts, dried fruit, and colorful sweets all bound together by rich chocolate. It’s an easy no-bake recipe perfect for sharing during the holiday season or gifting to friends and family.
Ingredients
- 100g butter, cut into cubes, plus extra for the tin
- 250g Christmas biscuits, such as shortbread or chocolate biscuits
- 75g shelled nuts (whole nuts or leftover bits from the baking cupboard)
- 100g mixed dried fruit (such as raisins, cherries or glacé ginger)
- 75g Christmas sweets (candy canes, marshmallows or jelly sweets)
- 400g milk or plain chocolate (or a mixture of both), chopped
- 140g golden syrup
- 2 tbsp sprinkles or additional sweets to decorate
Instructions
- Step 1: Butter and line a 20cm square tin, or use a 20cm square silicone mould. Break the biscuits into pieces no smaller than a pea but not too chunky.
- Step 2: Halve larger nuts by snapping or cutting with a knife. Combine the nuts with the biscuit pieces in a large bowl.
- Step 3: Halve any large pieces of dried fruit and chop or snap the sweets into smaller pieces, then add these to the bowl with the biscuits and nuts.
- Step 4: Melt 300g of the chocolate, the butter, and the golden syrup gently over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Step 5: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the biscuit mixture and stir until everything is coated evenly.
- Step 6: Tip the combined mixture into the prepared tin and level the top; it doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth.
- Step 7: Melt the remaining 100g chocolate in short bursts in the microwave or over simmering water, then drizzle it over the rocky road. Sprinkle with sprinkles or extra sweets.
- Step 8: Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours or overnight until set, then cut into squares.
Tips & Variations
- Use a mix of chocolates (milk, dark, or white) for extra flavor depth.
- Swap nuts for your favorites like pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts based on what you have.
- Try adding a pinch of sea salt on top for a sweet-salty contrast.
- Use festive-shaped marshmallows or candy canes to enhance the holiday look.
Storage
Store Christmas rocky road in an airtight container in the fridge for three to four days. Let it come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use other types of biscuits?
Yes, feel free to use any sturdy biscuits that hold their shape well, such as digestives or graham crackers.
What if I don’t have golden syrup?
You can substitute golden syrup with honey or corn syrup, keeping in mind this may slightly alter the flavor and texture.
Print
Christmas Rocky Road Recipe
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
Description
This festive Christmas rocky road is a delightful no-bake treat combining buttery biscuits, crunchy nuts, mixed dried fruit, and colorful Christmas sweets all coated in rich milk and plain chocolate. Perfect for holiday celebrations, this easy recipe creates a sweet, crunchy, and chewy snack that sets beautifully when chilled and can be decorated with sprinkles or additional sweets for extra holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 100g butter, cut into cubes, plus extra for the tin
- 250g Christmas biscuits, such as shortbread or chocolate biscuits
- 75g shelled nuts (use up a bag of whole nuts, or bits and bobs from the baking cupboard)
- 100g mixed dried fruit (such as raisins, cherries or glacé ginger)
- 75g Christmas sweets (candy canes, marshmallows or jelly sweets)
Chocolate Coating
- 400g milk or plain chocolate (or a mixture of both), chopped
- 140g golden syrup (weigh this straight into the pan you will use for melting)
Decoration
- 2 tbsp sprinkles, or more sweets, to decorate
Instructions
- Prepare the Tin and Ingredients: Butter and line a 20cm square tin, or use a 20cm square silicone mould. Break the biscuits into pieces no smaller than a pea but not too chunky to help the rocky road hold together.
- Combine Mix-ins: Halve any larger nuts by snapping or cutting them, then combine with the biscuit pieces. Halve any large dried fruit pieces and chop or snap the Christmas sweets into smaller pieces. Add all these to a mixing bowl.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a pan over low heat, melt 300g of the chopped chocolate together with the butter and golden syrup, stirring occasionally until smooth and fully combined.
- Mix Chocolate with Ingredients: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the biscuit, nut, and sweet mixture. Stir well to ensure all pieces are fully coated in chocolate.
- Set in Tin: Tip the combined mixture into the prepared tin and level the top; it doesn’t need to be completely smooth.
- Decorate: Melt the remaining 100g of chocolate separately either in short bursts in the microwave or over a simmering water bath. Drizzle this melted chocolate over the top of the rocky road and sprinkle with the chosen decorations like sprinkles or extra sweets.
- Chill and Set: Place the tin in the fridge and chill for at least 3 hours or preferably overnight to allow the rocky road to set firmly.
- Serve: Once set, cut into squares and serve chilled. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Breaking biscuits into pea-sized pieces ensures a good texture and helps the rocky road to hold together properly.
- Adjust the mix-ins based on available goodies in your baking cupboard for a personalized touch.
- Using a mixture of milk and plain chocolate allows for richer flavor complexity.
- Chilling overnight yields the firmest texture and best cutting results.
- Store the rocky road in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: Christmas rocky road, holiday sweets, no-bake dessert, chocolate rocky road, festive treats, easy Christmas recipes
