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White Christmas Rocky Road Recipe

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White Christmas Rocky Road is a festive, no-bake treat combining creamy white chocolate with chewy marshmallows, crunchy pistachios, sweet glacé cherries, and desiccated coconut. This easy-to-make Australian-inspired dessert is perfect for holiday gifting or sharing at celebrations, offering a delightful mix of textures and sweet flavors.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 500g (1 lb) white chocolate melts, discs, chips, or chopped block
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil or other neutral-flavored oil

Add-ins

  • 2 1/2 cups (tightly packed) regular size marshmallows, most halved
  • 1 cup unsalted pistachios, toasted
  • 1 cup glacé cherries
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut (finely shredded, not flakes)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Lightly grease a 20cm (8 inch) square pan with butter and line it with baking paper, leaving an overhang to easily lift the Rocky Road out later.
  2. Reserve toppings: Set aside about 8 of the nicest glacé cherries for decoration, and finely chop 1 tablespoon of the pistachios for sprinkling on top.
  3. Melt the chocolate: Place the white chocolate and grapeseed oil into a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  4. Combine add-ins: Stir the marshmallows, toasted pistachios, glacé cherries (except reserved ones), and desiccated coconut into the melted chocolate until evenly combined.
  5. Set in the pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Give the pan a firm bang and shake to settle the mixture, which also helps distribute ingredients and remove air pockets.
  6. Decorate and chill: Top the mixture with the reserved glacé cherries and sprinkle the finely chopped pistachios over the surface.
  7. Refrigerate to set: Place the pan in the refrigerator for about 3 hours or until the Rocky Road is firm.
  8. Slice and serve: Use the baking paper overhang to lift the Rocky Road from the pan. Cut into 5 lines lengthwise and then into chunks suitable for serving or gifting.

Notes

  • You can use white chocolate melts, discs, chips, or a chopped block—choose based on availability.
  • Grapeseed oil helps create a smooth, glossy melt and easy set but can be substituted with another neutral oil.
  • To toast pistachios, spread them on a baking tray and bake at 160°C (320°F) for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
  • Halving marshmallows ensures better distribution in the mixture and easier biting.
  • Use finely shredded desiccated coconut rather than large flakes for better texture integration.
  • Store Rocky Road in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to one week.

Keywords: White Christmas Rocky Road, white chocolate dessert, no-bake Rocky Road, marshmallow sweets, pistachio dessert, holiday treats, festive dessert, Australian dessert

Find it online: https://kitchenbyclara.com/white-christmas-rocky-road-recipe/