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    Celebrations Rocky Road

    22/11/2017 by thebakingexplorer 20 Comments

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    There can't be many families in the UK that haven't cracked open a tub of Celebrations chocolates over the Christmas period. Each tub is filled with miniature versions of some of the nations most loved chocolate bars, and we all have a favourite, and a least favourite! I'm also sure that many families, like me, absolutely love rocky road. It's so delicious, and simple to make too. This Celebrations Rocky Road features crunchy digestive biscuits, soft marshmallows and fruity cherries. Then to top it all off, it's packed with Celebrations chocolates! It's an absolutely yummy and completely irresistible treat for the festive season!

    Celebrations Rocky Road

    Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information

    • You can use a baking spread like Stork in rocky road, but I much prefer using butter as I think it tastes better.
    • I used digestive biscuits for this rocky road, but you could also use shortbread or another biscuit like Hob Nobs.
    • You can use any combination of dark or milk chocolate that you like, or even make it all milk or all dark chocolate! Just make sure it reaches the total amount of 500g.
    • I use Freedom Marshmallows in all my rocky road as they are vegetarian (they haven't paid me to recommend them, I'm just a fan!). Many marshmallows contain beef or pork gelatine so check the packet if you are serving this rocky road to vegetarians. Freedom marshmallows are available online and in Sainsburys. There are also other gelatine free marshmallow brands like Dandies and Free From Fellows.
    • Golden syrup is sold all over the world, so check the international section in your supermarket if you're not based in the UK. You can also buy it online from Amazon (see link below). If you can't get hold of it, light corn syrup or glucose syrup are the closest things to it, however I've not tested this recipe with them. Please note, you will not get the same results if you omit the golden syrup.
    • If you don't like glace cherries in your rocky road, you can omit them.
    • Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
    • For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

    For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

    How to make Celebrations Rocky Road

    In a pan on a low heat, melt together the butter, both chocolates and the golden syrup. Break up the biscuits in a bowl and add the marshmallows, cherries and chopped up Celebrations chocolates.

    Pour about two thirds of the chocolate mixture into the biscuits/marshmallow mixture, mix together then pour into a lined traybake tin. Then pour the remaining chocolate all around the rocky road, to fill in any gaps. Add more chopped up Celebrations to the top, and some sprinkles too if you like! Then put it in the fridge to set.

    Celebrations Rocky Road

    What is the best kind of chocolate to use for rocky road?

    I used chocolate callets by Callebaut for this rocky road, any good quality chocolate will work well and taste delicious. I’ve also made rocky road many times using supermarket own brand chocolate. I recommend avoiding cooking or baking chocolate.

    How should you store rocky road?

    Rocky road is best kept in the fridge. It can be stored at room temperature, but it will be much softer in texture and not last as long. Stored in the fridge, rocky road can last up to 3 weeks (well technically… you’ll probably eat it before then!!) It can also be frozen either wrapped individually, or in a tupperware container or freezer bags.

    What size tin do you need for this recipe?

    I use an 8" (20cm) square tin to make rocky road as I find it produces the perfect thickness when the rocky road is sliced up. If you want to use a 9" (23cm) square tin, I recommend increasing the ingredients by 25% to retain the thickness. Or you can make it with the same amounts for a thinner rocky road.

    Who is this recipe suitable for?

    You may not know, but most marshmallows contain beef or pork gelatine, which makes them unsuitable for vegetarians. However if you use gelatine free marshmallows like I have, then the recipe will be suitable for vegetarians. My favourite brand is Freedom Mallows, but there are now several gelatine free brands available.

    Celebrations Rocky Road

    Can you use anything else besides Celebrations chocolates?

    Yes, you can use another type of selection box chocolates like Cadburys Heroes for example. If you'd like some more flavour ideas, check out my other Rocky Road recipes.

    Can this recipe be made gluten free?

    Yes, but with some adjustments. To make this recipe gluten free, replace the biscuits with a gluten free alternative. Unfortunately Celebrations chocolate either contain gluten, or may be cross contaminated. Therefore you will need to use some gluten free chocolates in this recipe instead. Please also check the labels of all the ingredients you use to ensure they are gluten free and avoid cross contamination.

    Can this recipe be made dairy free or vegan?

    Yes, to make this recipe dairy free and vegan, you can use dairy free chocolates, dairy free butter and some dairy free biscuits instead. Please also check the labels of all the ingredients you use to avoid cross contamination, and especially if you are serving to someone with an allergy or intolerance.

    How do you cut rocky road?

    I use a large sharp knife that is longer in length than the rocky road. Gently but firmly push it through the rocky road. Rocky road slices fairly easily as the addition of butter and golden syrup makes the chocolate soft enough to slice through.

    Celebrations Rocky Road

    Troubleshooting

    If you have any questions about this recipe, or if something went wrong and you need help, please use the comment form below and I will get back to you. You can also get in touch with me on my Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. I'd love to hear from you!

    Recommended equipment & ingredients*

    • 8" Square tin
    • Mixing bowls
    • Glace cherries
    • Kitchen scales
    • Dark chocolate
    • Freedom Marshmallows
    • Celebrations chocolates

    *I earn a small amount of money if you buy the products after clicking on the links. You will not be charged anything extra for this. Thank you for supporting The Baking Explorer!

    Celebrations Rocky Road

    Celebrations Rocky Road

    Yummy no bake chocolate rocky road with marshmallows, biscuits and Celebration chocolates. An easy recipe for Christmas time
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: Rocky Road
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Author: thebakingexplorer

    Ingredients

    For the rocky road

    • 250 g Dark chocolate
    • 250 g Milk chocolate
    • 200 g Butter
    • 150 g Golden syrup
    • 100 g Digestive biscuits broken into pieces
    • 75 g Mini pink & white marshmallows gelatine free if serving to vegetarians
    • 75 g Glacé Cherries cut in half (optional or substitute for raisins)
    • 250 g Celebrations chocolates chopped up

    For decoration

    • 100 g Celebrations chocolates chopped up
    • Sprinkles optional
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Line an 8" square tin with baking paper. I grease the tin first with a little butter to help the paper stick to it
    • Put the butter, golden syrup, dark chocolate and milk chocolate in a pan and melt together on a low heat, stirring together as it melts
    • Once it's fully melted and combined, take the pan off the heat
    • Prepare a bowl with the broken up biscuits, chopped cherries, marshmallows and about the chopped up Celebrations. Stir together
    • Pour about two thirds of the chocolate mixture into the bowl of biscuits etc. and stir to fully coat the fillings with chocolate
    • Pour the whole lot into the lined tin, smooth down then add the remaining chocolate mixture to fill in any gaps and smooth it out
    • Add the Celebrations chocolate to the top to decorate, and some sprinkles too if you like
    • Put in the fridge overnight, or for 3-4 hours to set
    • To serve, remove from the tin and chop into slices using a sharp knife
    • If you store the rocky road in an airtight container it can be kept for 1 - 2 weeks, and up to 3 weeks in the fridge. It is best kept in the fridge
    Made this recipe?Share on Instagram with me @TheBakingExplorer or tag #thebakingexplorer!

    Video

    Notes

    • You can use a baking spread like Stork in rocky road, but I much prefer using butter as I think it tastes better.
    • I used digestive biscuits for this rocky road, but you could also use shortbread or another biscuit like Hob Nobs.
    • You can use any combination of dark or milk chocolate that you like, or even make it all milk or all dark chocolate! Just make sure it reaches the total amount of 500g.
    • I use Freedom Marshmallows in all my rocky road as they are vegetarian (they haven't paid me to recommend them, I'm just a fan!). Many marshmallows contain beef or pork gelatine so check the packet if you are serving this rocky road to vegetarians. Freedom marshmallows are available online and in Sainsburys. There are also other gelatine free marshmallow brands like Dandies and Free From Fellows.
    • Golden syrup is sold all over the world, so check the international section in your supermarket if you're not based in the UK. You can also buy it online from Amazon (see link below). If you can't get hold of it, light corn syrup or glucose syrup are the closest things to it, however I've not tested this recipe with them. Please note, you will not get the same results if you omit the golden syrup.
    • If you don't like glace cherries in your rocky road, you can omit them.
    • Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
    • For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 319IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg

    NB. This post is NOT sponsored by Celebrations - I just love their product!

    If you like this, check out more of my Rocky Road recipes!

    Or you might like my Christmas recipes!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Cat

      November 22, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      Ooh delicious! And a great way to use up some celebrations, that is if I can prize them away from my husband!x

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        December 19, 2017 at 9:09 pm

        Haha, maybe if he sees there's more chocolate involved he'll understand!

        Reply
    2. Louise English

      November 23, 2017 at 9:46 am

      Rocky road and celebrations - two of my favourite foods. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        December 19, 2017 at 9:11 pm

        Me too Louise!

        Reply
    3. Corina Blum

      November 24, 2017 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      Oh yum! I love Celebrations and think it's a great idea to put whole ones into a rocky road bar.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        December 19, 2017 at 9:10 pm

        Thanks Corina!

        Reply
    4. Liz

      November 24, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      What a decadent and delicious treat! This would be perfect for holiday gifting---it would be too dangerous to my waistline to keep around!!!

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        December 19, 2017 at 9:13 pm

        That's a great idea Liz!

        Reply
    5. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain

      November 24, 2017 at 6:12 pm

      Yum! What a fun way to pimp up a rocky road even more 🙂
      Angela x

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        December 19, 2017 at 9:10 pm

        Thanks Angela!

        Reply
    6. Jacqui Bellefontaine

      November 25, 2017 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      Oh my you have taken you have taken a wicked indulgent treat and made it even more wicked and indulgent - I love it. Thank you for sharing on #CookBlogShare.

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        December 19, 2017 at 9:14 pm

        Haha I love your description! Wicked and indulgent sounds perfect 🙂

        Reply
    7. Agness of Run Agness Run

      November 29, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      Such a palatable and mouth-watering treat, Kat! Excellent combination of ingredients for a great dessert. Is there any alternative to using golden syrup?

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        November 30, 2017 at 1:26 pm

        You could try maple syrup or agave syrup, however I've not tried the recipe with these ingredients.

        Reply
    8. Kate - gluten free alchemist

      November 30, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      You can't beat a good Rocky Road! I am loving the vast array of variations across the internet now.... Great idea to make one using Celebrations.... xx

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        December 19, 2017 at 9:20 pm

        Thanks Kate! Yes there are so many ideas!

        Reply
    9. Lisa

      October 10, 2020 at 12:07 am

      Best rocky road recipe ever!! So easy to make and everyone loves it. So many times I’ve been told - it’s the best they’ve tasted!! Feel like a hero 😂🥰

      Reply
      • thebakingexplorer

        October 10, 2020 at 3:00 pm

        Thanks so much Lisa! I'm so pleased everyone is loving it!! 😀

        Reply
    10. Pearl

      December 07, 2020 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious recipe and really easy to follow and make.

      Reply
    11. Pearl

      December 07, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      Best rocky road recipe ever! Loved it, the recipe was so easy to follow and the rocky roads were delicious.

      Reply

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