There’s something about Christmas that calls for a little extra decadence, and this holiday Rocky Road captures the spirit perfectly.
It’s everything you’d want in a festive treat: rich, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, chewy marshmallows, crunchy roasted almonds, and vibrant pops of dried cranberries.
Each bite brings that satisfying blend of textures and flavors, while the cranberries add a pop of tartness to balance the sweetness. The best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make, yet looks like a showstopper on the dessert table.
Plus, with no need to turn on the oven, this recipe is a win for anyone looking to whip up a last-minute holiday dessert that’s big on flavor and minimal on effort.
Why I Love This Recipe (And You Will Too)
- It’s Quick and Easy: You only need a few ingredients and minimal prep time, making it perfect for busy holiday schedules.
- Festive Flavors: The combination of chocolate, cranberries, and almonds just feels like Christmas in every bite.
- Kid-Friendly and Crowd-Pleasing: Everyone loves a Rocky Road, and this holiday twist makes it a sure favorite for all ages.
- Great for Gifting: Pack it up in little boxes or bags, and it’s a homemade gift that looks (and tastes) like it took hours to make.
Christmas Rocky Road Recipe
This super easy Christmas rocky road comes together in no time! Packed with dark and white chocolate, crunchy ginger cookies, mini marshmallows, and a few festive extras, it’s the perfect treat or homemade gift for the holiday season!
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Calories: 345kcal
Servings: 16
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Microwave-Safe Bowl
- Spatula
- 8×8-inch baking dish
- Parchment Paper
- Knife
Ingredients
- 10 ounces dark chocolate 60-70% cocoa solids, 275g
- ½ cup salted butter 113g
- 3 tablespoons golden syrup
- 7 ounces ginger nuts/ginger snaps 200g
- 2 cups mini marshmallows 100g
- ½ cup dried cranberries 60g, plus a few more for the top
- ⅓ cup chopped pistachios 50g, plus a few more for the top
- zest of 1 orange
- To finish
- 7 ounces white chocolate 200g
- 1 ounce dark chocolate 30g
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt dark chocolate, butter, and golden syrup over low heat, stirring often. Remove from heat once nearly melted and let residual heat finish the job.
- Place ginger cookies in a freezer bag and crush them with a rolling pin, leaving some large chunks.
- Stir the crushed cookies into the warm chocolate mixture, then add mini marshmallows, dried cranberries, chopped pistachios, and orange zest. Mix everything well.
- Pour the mixture into the lined pan, then chill in the fridge.
- Melt white chocolate in a small heatproof bowl over simmering water, then melt the dark chocolate the same way.
- Spread the melted white chocolate over the chilled rocky road, drizzle with dark chocolate, and use a toothpick to swirl for a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle extra cranberries and pistachios on top, chill for at least 4 hours, then cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.2g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 19.9g | Saturated Fat: 10.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.1g | Trans Fat: 19.2g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 29.3g | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
