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Christmas Rocky Road
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Christmas Rocky Road

This Christmas Rocky Road is a festive no-bake treat filled with creamy white chocolate, chewy marshmallows, bright cherries, and crunchy pistachios. It’s colorful, quick to make, and perfect for gifting or adding to any holiday dessert spread.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chocolate Base
  • 500 g 1 lb white chocolate melts/discs or chopped block – melts smoothly for a creamy finish
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil – or any neutral flavorless oil (helps keep the chocolate silky)
  • Add-Ins
  • 2 ½ cups marshmallows regular size, tightly packed – most cut in half for better distribution
  • 1 cup unsalted pistachios toasted – adds crunch and a festive green color
  • 1 cup glacé cherries – bright pops of sweetness
  • ½ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut – finely shredded not flakes

Method
 

  1. Lightly grease a 20 cm (8-inch) square baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. Set aside about 8 whole cherries for decorating later, and finely chop 1 tablespoon of pistachios for topping.
  3. Add the white chocolate and oil to a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
  4. Add the marshmallows, cherries, pistachios, and coconut to the melted chocolate. Fold gently to coat everything evenly.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan on the counter to remove air pockets.
  6. Decorate with the reserved cherries and chopped pistachios.
  7. Refrigerate for about 3 hours, or until completely firm. Lift out using the parchment overhang and slice into squares.

Notes

Toasting the pistachios enhances their flavor; a quick 5 minutes in a dry pan works well. Add-ins are flexible—try dried cranberries, crushed cookies, or mini marshmallows. If the chocolate feels too thick, add a tiny splash more oil.