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White Christmas Rocky Road

For a simple holiday rocky road, try this easy White Christmas Rocky Road recipe! It’s a heavenly combination of white chocolate and a festive mix of dried fruits and nuts that’s perfect for the holiday season.

Slices of Christmas rocky road on white display stand.

White Chocolate Rocky Road

Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? Indulge in the holiday spirit with this delightful White Christmas Rocky Road recipe.

It combines creamy white chocolate with the festive flavors of dried cranberries, pistachios, macadamias, marshmallows and more.

And if you’re a rocky road enthusiast, don’t miss my other festive variations like Gingerbread Rocky Road and Cranberry Macadamia Rocky Road.

Or this delicious Biscoff Rocky Road and Easter Rocky Road with both white chocolate and dark chocolate.

Homemade rocky road is perfect for gifting and sharing for the holidays!

Can I use melted white chocolate chips for making rocky road?

Yes, you can use white chocolate chips instead of a bar/block of white chocolate. Just ensure they are fully melted and smooth before adding the other ingredients.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

  • White chocolate block: Use a block of white chocolate, one that you love to eat by itself.
  • Marshmallows: I use regular-sized marshmallows, chopped in half using scissors. You can also substitute them with smaller or mini-sized marshmallows.

How to Make White Christmas Rocky Road (with photos)

A full and detailed recipe card is at the bottom of this post.

Prepare Double Boiler: Set up a double boiler with simmering water in the saucepan below with a heat-proof bowl sitting on top.

Melt Chocolate: Add the white chocolate to the bowl and slowly melt over low-medium heat, stirring until smooth, then turn off the heat.

Combine Ingredients: Stir in the coconut, cranberries, pistachios, chopped macadamias, and marshmallows into the melted chocolate until well combined.

Set Rocky Road: Transfer the mixture into the lined pan, smoothing the top. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until set. Once set, lift the rocky road out of the tin and slice it into squares with a sharp knife. Enjoy!

Ingredients to make white christmas rocky road and making it on the double boiler.

Expert Tips

  • Use Good Quality White Chocolate: White chocolate is a key ingredient in this recipe, so it’s important to use good quality and one you love to eat to ensure the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a Double-Boiler: When melting the white chocolate, ensure a low and consistent heat to avoid burning or seizing. A double boiler is a great method, but if using a microwave, heat in short intervals and stir frequently.
  • Avoid Moisture: Ensure your mixing bowl and spatula/spoon are dry. Any moisture such as droplets of water can cause the chocolate to seize, which ruins your chocolate!
  • Slice Rocky Road With a Warm Knife: Hold your knife under hot running water for a few seconds, wipe it dry then cut your rocky road. A warm knife is easier to cut through solid and chilled chocolate, creating neater and cleaner slices.

How can I prevent my rocky road from melting?

It’s best to store rocky road in the refrigerator. Keep it away from direct sunlight and humid room and don’t leave it sitting at room temperature for too long before eating it.

What’s the best way to cut rocky road without it crumbling?

Use a sharp knife, run it under hot water and wipe it dry before cutting your rocky road. Clean the knife after each cut for neater and cleaner pieces of rocky road.

White chocolate rocky road cut into squares in displayed on a stand.

Storage Instructions

Store: In an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Freeze: Place rocky road slices in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking, or wrap the entire block in a double layer of cling film and in then in a layer of foil. Freeze for up to 1 month.

Thaw: In the refrigerator overnight, keeping it wrapped and in the container. For a quicker option, leave it on the kitchen counter at room temperature while still wrapped for several hours until soft enough to eat.

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White Christmas Rocky Road

Samantha Pickthall
This White Christmas Rocky Road is a heavenly combination of white chocolate and a festive mix of dried fruits and nuts that's perfect for the holiday season!
4.34 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Australian
Servings 16 squares
Calories 203 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 14 oz. (400g) white chocolate bar/block, broken into squares
  • 1/3 cup desiccated coconut plus extra for topping
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries plus extra for topping
  • 1/3 cup pistachios, no shells
  • 1/3 cup whole macadamias, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (100g/3.5 oz.) large white marshmallows, cut in half

Instructions
 

  • Line Tin: Line a 9-inch x 5-inch (23cm x 13cm) rectangle loaf baking tin with parchment paper, ensuring that it extends over the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
  • Prepare Marshmallows: If using large or jumbo marshmallows, cut them in half and set aside.
  • Prepare Double Boiler: Set up a double boiler with simmering water in the saucepan below with a heat-proof bowl sitting on top.
  • Melt Chocolate: Add the white chocolate to the bowl and slowly melt over low-medium heat, stirring until smooth, then turn off the heat.
  • Combine Ingredients: Stir in the coconut, cranberries, pistachios, chopped macadamias, and marshmallows into the melted chocolate until well combined.
  • Set Rocky Road: Transfer the mixture into the lined pan, smoothing the top. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until set.
  • Slice and Serve: Once set, lift the rocky road out of the pan using the parchment paper edges. Place on a cutting board and slice into squares with a sharp knife.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store: In an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
 
  • Freeze: Place rocky road slices in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking, or wrap the entire block in a double layer of cling film and in then in a layer of foil. Freeze for up to 1 month.
 
  • Thaw: In the refrigerator overnight, keeping it wrapped and in the container. For a quicker option, leave it on the kitchen counter at room temperature while still wrapped for several hours until soft enough to eat.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Rocky Road
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First published in June 2021, this recipe was updated in January 2024 to include new step-by-step images, expert recommendations, storage guidelines and more.

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