Description
A festive and delicious Christmas Rocky Road recipe featuring a rich blend of semi-sweet chocolate, almond butter, roasted almonds, dried cranberries, mini marshmallows, and fresh pomegranate seeds infused with warm holiday spices. This no-bake treat is perfect for holiday celebrations and can be adapted for vegan and gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
Scale
Rocky Road Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond butter
- 2 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
- ⅓ cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- ½ large pomegranate, seeds removed
Spices and Flavorings
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1/16 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/16 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/16 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prep + Melt: Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper. For a double batch, use a 9x9 or 8x8 inch square pan. In a medium pot on low heat, melt together the chocolate chips, almond butter, butter, and all the spices and flavorings. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Mix-ins: Stir in the almonds and cranberries and remove the pot from heat. Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes so the marshmallows don’t melt. Then add the mini marshmallows, stirring gently to coat them evenly with the chocolate mixture.
- Pomegranate Seeds: Spread the mixture evenly in the lined loaf pan, gently pressing it into the corners with a spatula to form a compact layer. Sprinkle generously with the fresh pomegranate seeds on top. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours, before slicing into pieces.
Notes
- 1/16 teaspoon is half of a ⅛ teaspoon measure, essentially a 'pinch' of each holiday spice.
- Storage: Keep leftover Christmas Rocky Road in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or at a cool room temperature for 2-3 days. The candy itself lasts longer, but pomegranate seeds spoil quickly.
- For a vegan version, use vegan butter or coconut oil and vegan marshmallows like Dandies, which are also gluten-free.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free marshmallow brands like Jet Puffed or Campfire, safe for people with Celiac disease.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
