Rocky Road – Velvety smooth and creamy chocolate that is packed full of digestive biscuits and mini marshmallows. Super quick and easy to make, and only requires 5 ingredients!

Rocky Road Recipe
What is rocky road?
Rocky road is a type of no-bake slice consisting of chocolate and marshmallows along with other ingredients, such as biscuit pieces (digestive biscuits or shortbread), nuts, and glacé cherries or raspberries.
It is made by combining the melted chocolate with the other ingredients before refrigerating to set.
The best thing about rocky road is that it is so quick and easy to make, and incredibly versatile. You can choose any add-ins you fancy!
My easy rocky road recipe is a British classic. A combination of milk chocolate and dark chocolate, broken pieces of digestive biscuits, and lots of mini marshmallows.
Simple, yet SO delicious. Enjoy!
Looking for more no-bake treats? Check out my White Chocolate Oreo Bark, 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Mousse, and my S’mores Fudge.
Ingredients you’ll need
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this rocky road. You can find my recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list with their amounts.
- Chocolate: Use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy eating on its own. I used a combination of milk and dark chocolate.
- Unsalted butter
- Golden syrup: Or light corn syrup, honey, or agave. This keeps the chocolate velvety smooth and creamy without going rock hard.
- Biscuits/cookies: I used digestive biscuits, but you can use shortbread or rich tea biscuits.
- Mini marshmallows: Or regular-sized marshmallows chopped into small pieces.
How to make Rocky Road
To make this delectable treat, simply place the chocolate, butter, and golden syrup into a large microwave-safe bowl.
Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
Stir in the digestive biscuits and marshmallows until fully coated.
Pour the mixture into an 8×8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper and spread out evenly. Refrigerate until set – about 2 – 3 hours, or overnight.
Cut into bars and enjoy!
The printable recipe card with the FULL list of ingredients and instructions can be found at the bottom of this post.
NOTE: For best results, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup measurements.
Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough, and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.
This Rocky Road is:
- so quick and easy to make
- deliciously smooth and creamy
- loaded with digestive biscuits and marshmallows
- made with only 5 ingredients!
Rocky Road FAQs
How long will this rocky road last?
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Can I freeze this rocky road?
Yes, it also freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
What variations can I add?
You can throw in whatever add-ins you desire! Popular choices are Turkish Delight, jelly candies, dried fruits, glacé cherries, peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, Maltesers (Whoppers), and honeycomb.
Can I make rocky road with white chocolate instead?
Yes, white chocolate works too! Use the same amount as stated in the recipe.
What’s the best way to melt chocolate for rocky road?
In the microwave: My favourite method is the microwave. Simply add your chocolate, butter, and golden syrup to a large microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30 seconds intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
On the stove-top: Add the chocolate, butter, and golden syrup to a large heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (making sure the water is not touching the bowl). Stir until melted and smooth.
How do I cut rocky road?
To get nice, clean cuts, use a heated knife. Hold the knife under running hot water, dry it off, then slice. Repeat after each slice.
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Rocky Road
Velvety smooth and creamy chocolate that is packed full of digestive biscuits and mini marshmallows. Super quick and easy to make, and only requires 5 ingredients!
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200g) dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 10.5 oz (300g) milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup (90g) golden syrup, corn syrup, honey, or agave
- 200g digestive biscuits (about 14 biscuits), broken into pieces
- 1 and 1/2 cups (90g) mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the chocolate, butter, and golden syrup into a large microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the digestive biscuits and marshmallows until fully coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread out evenly. Refrigerate until set - about 2 - 3 hours, or overnight.
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16 barsServing Size:
1 barAmount Per Serving: Calories: 317Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 159mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 23gProtein: 3g
Nutrition information is an estimate only. For the best accuracy, use your preferred nutrition calculator based on the actual ingredients you used for the recipe.
Allison
Wednesday 30th of August 2023
So decadent and delicious!