Name: Chocolate Orange Rocky Road
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 210 min
Ingredients: 250 g Milk chocolate; 250 g Dark chocolate; 200 g Butter or baking spread; 150 g Golden syrup; 75 g Marshmallows (gelatine free if serving to vegetarians, I use Freedom Mallows); 100 g Digestive biscuits (broken up); 175 g Any orange chocolate (I used milk & white Terry's chocolate orange, smarties and matchmakers); 125 g Any orange chocolate (I used milk & white Terry's chocolate orange, smarties and matchmakers)

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Rocky road is great for so many reasons. It's no bake, it lasts for a few weeks in the fridge, and it's absolutely yummy. This Chocolate Orange Rocky Road is a new favourite that I've been very much enjoying! Encased in a mixture of melt in the mouth milk and dark chocolate are digestive biscuits, mini marshmallows and a selection of orange chocolate. I've used Terry's Chocolate Orange, orange Smarties and orange Matchmakers in this easy no bake rocky road. This recipe is very versatile so you can use any orange chocolate that you prefer or can get hold of.

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, Rich Teas or 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.
You can use any combination of orange flavoured chocolates for this rocky road. You could also use Terry's dark chocolate orange, Lindt chocolate orange truffles, Cadbury's chocolate orange buttons, chocolate orange Tolberone… there's so much choice nowadays!
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 like glace cherries in your rocky road, you can add 75g of them to this recipe.
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 Chocolate Orange Rocky Road

In a large mixing bowl, mix together broken up digestive biscuits, mini marshmallows and a selection of orange chocolates. In a pan on a low heat, melt together the dark chocolate, milk chocolate, golden syrup and butter.

Mix about three quarters of the chocolate mixture into the bowl of fillings until well coated. Then put the mixture into the tin and press it down. Then pour over the remaining chocolate mixture and smooth it over the top to fill in any gaps. Then decorated the top with more orange chocolates.

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.

Can this recipe be made gluten free?

To make this recipe gluten free, replace the digestive biscuits with a gluten free alternative. 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?

To make this recipe dairy free and vegan, you can use dairy free chocolate, dairy free butter and some dairy free biscuits instead. You will also need to use dairy free chocolate orange alternatives. Please 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.

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