Nigella’s Christmas Rocky Road is made with dark and milk chocolate, butter, golden syrup, biscuits, nuts, cherries, marshmallows, and icing sugar, creating a festive treat that takes 2 hours and 20 minutes to prepare!
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🤎 Why You’ll Love This Christmas Rocky Road Recipe:
- Quick and easy to make, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Rich chocolate flavor complemented by crunchy nuts and chewy marshmallows.
- Customizable with your favorite nuts and dried fruits.
- Ideal for gifting or indulging during the festive season.
❓ What Is Nigella’s Christmas Rocky Road Recipe?
Nigella’s Christmas Rocky Road combines dark and milk chocolate, butter, golden syrup, amaretti biscuits, Brazil nuts, red glace cherries, and marshmallows, dusted with icing sugar and edible glitter.
🍫 Nigella Christmas Rocky Road Ingredients
- 250 grams of dark chocolate
- 150 grams milk chocolate
- 175 grams of soft butter
- 4 tablespoons golden syrup
- 200 grams amaretti biscuits
- 150 grams of Brazil nuts (shelled)
- 150 grams red glace cherries
- 125 grams of mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
- edible glitter
🍩 How To Make Nigella Christmas Rocky Road
- Melt dark and milk chocolate with butter and syrup in a pan over low heat.
- Crush amaretti biscuits and Brazil nuts separately in freezer bags.
- Remove pan from heat, and add crushed biscuits, nuts, glacé cherries, and mini marshmallows to the melted chocolate mixture.
- Mix until everything is coated with chocolate.
- Transfer the mixture to a foil tray, smooth the top, and refrigerate until firm (about 1½–2 hours).
- Remove from the tray and dust the top with icing sugar through a sieve.
- Optionally, sprinkle with edible glitter for a festive touch.
- Cut into 24 almost-squares (6 slices down, 4 across).
💭 Recipe Tips
- Use low heat when melting the chocolate to prevent burning.
- Ensure the mixture is well combined before transferring to the tray.
- Press the mixture firmly into the tray to avoid crumbling.
- Allow enough time for the rocky road to set in the refrigerator before slicing.
🍨 What To Serve With Christmas Rocky Road?
Serve Christmas Rocky Road with hot cocoa or mulled wine, a scoop of vanilla chocolate ice cream, or drizzle with unsalted caramel sauce.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Christmas Rocky Road?
- At Room Temperature: Store leftover Christmas rocky road in an airtight container for 1 to 2 weeks.
- In The Fridge: Keep leftover Christmas rocky road refrigerated in a suitable bag for up to 3 weeks.
- In The Freezer: Freeze leftover Christmas rocky road in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Christmas Rocky Road?
- In The Microwave: Warm leftover Christmas rocky road slices in a microwave-safe plate for 20 to 30 seconds.
- In The Air Fryer: Heat leftover Christmas rocky road in a fryer basket at 325°Ffor 3 to 5 minutes until warmed through.
FAQs
Is Christmas Rocky Road a Tiffin?
In the UK, Rocky Road is sometimes called ‘tiffin,’ a rich dessert treat typically made with chocolate, biscuits, and dried fruit.
Can you use seized chocolate in Christmas Rocky Road?
Yes, seized chocolate can still be used in Christmas Rocky Road for sauces, drizzles, or as a tasty topping.
Why does myChristmas rocky road split?
Your Christmas Rocky Road might split if the chocolate, butter, and golden syrup mixture is heated too much or too quickly.
Why is my Christmas Rocky Road crumbling?
Your Christmas Rocky Road may crumble if it’s too cold when you try to cut it; let it sit at room temperature for a bit.
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Nigella Christmas Rocky Road Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 473
- Total Fat 29.9g
- Saturated Fat 17.2g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 31.5mg
- Sodium 94.7mg
- Total Carbohydrate 47.7g
- Dietary Fiber 3.1g
- Sugars 33g
- Protein 4.7g
Nigella Christmas Rocky Road
Description
Nigella’s Christmas Rocky Road is made with dark and milk chocolate, butter, golden syrup, biscuits, nuts, cherries, marshmallows, and icing sugar, creating a festive treat that takes 2 hours and 20 minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt dark and milk chocolate with butter and syrup in a pan over low heat.
- Crush amaretti biscuits and Brazil nuts separately in freezer bags.
- Remove pan from heat, and add crushed biscuits, nuts, glacé cherries, and mini marshmallows to the melted chocolate mixture.
- Mix until everything is coated with chocolate.
- Transfer the mixture to a foil tray, smooth the top, and refrigerate until firm (about 1½–2 hours).
- Remove from the tray and dust the top with icing sugar through a sieve.
- Optionally, sprinkle with edible glitter for a festive touch.
- Cut into 24 almost-squares (6 slices down, 4 across).
Notes
- Use low heat when melting the chocolate to prevent burning.
Ensure the mixture is well combined before transferring to the tray.
Press the mixture firmly into the tray to avoid crumbling.
Allow enough time for the rocky road to set in the refrigerator before slicing.