Transform your festive leftovers into a decadent treat!
Don’t let your Christmas chocolate go to waste! Elevate your leftovers with a recipe that’s as indulgent as it is simple: Festive Rocky Road, featuring the perfect balance of sweetness and Maldon Sea Salt’s signature flaky finish. This no-bake delight combines rich layers of dark, milk and Christmas chocolate for a holiday-inspired twist, creating a treat that’s ideal for sharing – or keeping all to yourself!
This Rocky Road is packed with festive charm. Crunchy pretzels bring a satisfying texture, while gooey marshmallows and sweet glace cherries add pops of softness and colour. A mix of nuts – think pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts or pecans – offer warm and depth, enhanced by zest of orange for a hint of citrusy brightness. Drizzle with white chocolate and finish with a pinch of Maldon Sea Salt flakes to create a show-stopping treat that’s perfectly balanced: sweet, salty, and oh-so-delicious!
Here is how to make the Festive Rocky Road
- Line a 9×9-inch (or similar) square baking tin with parchment paper.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate, milk chocolate, butter, and golden syrup. Melt the mixture over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat.
- To the melted chocolate mixture, add crushed pretzels, marshmallows, leftover Christmas chocolate, glacé cherries, mixed nuts, and orange zest. Stir until all ingredients are well coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tin, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Press it down lightly to ensure all ingredients are packed in well.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the rocky road mixture, using a spoon or fork for a decorative effect. Place a few extra pretzels on top and finish with a good sprinkle of Maldon Sea Salt.
- Place the tin in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or until the rocky road is set.
- Once firm, remove from the tin and cut into squares or bars. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Enjoy your festive treat!
