Rocky Road

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My Dad's favourite treat is Rocky Road.  So for Father's Day, instead of buying some, I decided to make it.  It's really straight forward and looks great in the end.  I particularly like the little red glacé cherries that poke through the mess of chocolate and marshmallows...


Ingredients
400g chocolate
2 cups pink and white marshmallows, roughly chopped, some into halves and some in quarters
1 cup shredded coconut
2/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
1 pkt red glacé cherries
60g butter, cubed
+ optional 1 - 1 1/2 tsp sherry

Method
Line a 18 by In a large bowl, mix together the chopped marshmallows, coconut, peanuts and cherries.  Using the double boiler method (ie. heatproof bowl on top of a saucepan slightly filled with water) stir together the chocolate and butter with a metal spoon until it has melted.  Be careful not to over melt the chocolate, if there are still some very small bits of chocolate unmelted that should be fine.  Pour the melted chocolate and sherry over the marshmallow mixture and stir together until all the ingredients have an equal coating of chocolate.  Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours before serving.  Cut into pieces. 

I am sharing this at Cocinca's Diary as part of her Sunday's at One Food Club, why don't you get involved too?

Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Hm, I think I should make this as well some day. I really like your recipe.
    Looks so delicious!

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  2. DianneSeptember 4, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    Miam! that is a fab photo of some even more suberbe Rocky Road.
    ~Dianne~

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  3. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 4, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Brittany, that favorite of your dad's is pretty fine looking. Happy Father's Day to him!

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  4. CheleSeptember 5, 2010 at 1:39 AM

    Rocky Road is one of the best treats going. I'm sure your Dad was chuffed to bits to get such a yummy treat for Fathers Day.

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  5. Chats the Comfy CookSeptember 5, 2010 at 2:57 AM

    I don't think, I have ever seen Rocky Road with cherries. It is a wonderful addition.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    I've never had Rocky Road but this looks so delicious I may just have to give it a try. Also, I am hosting a weekly food club/ blog hop on my food blog. Would love to have you join us. It is on Sundays and its name is Sundays at One Food Club. Hope you can come and join us!

    Angie

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  7. JaimeSeptember 5, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    i've never seen rocky road w/cherries, either...but i bet it sure tastes great :)

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  8. Mary BergfeldSeptember 5, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    I'll wager this is delicious. How nice of you to make it for your Dad. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Blessings...Mary

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  9. Paris PastrySeptember 5, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    I love rocky road!! I've never tried one with glace cherries though. It looks beautiful.

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  10. faithySeptember 5, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    this has been one of my tobake list..which i never got round baking! Yours looks mouthwatering! wish i could have a bite!

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  11. fimereSeptember 5, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    une gourmandise riche et exquise qui me séduit beaucoup car je suis très gourmande
    bonne soirée

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  12. Baking AddictSeptember 5, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    What a great treat for fathers day!

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  13. LorraineSeptember 5, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    This looks great! I am craving some chocolate right now. Rocky road is my husband's favorite. He would go crazy for yours:)

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    I love making rocky road. So many different possibilities and I like your recipe!

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  15. LarissaSeptember 6, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    This looks great! I've never made rocky road, but have really been craving it this weekend!

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  16. Valerie GamineSeptember 6, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Brilliant! I love that you added cherries.

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  17. The Glamorous GourmetSeptember 6, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    Gotta love Rocky Road & I've never thought of making it myself. It must be awesome with those yummy cherries. Will definitely have to try it! Thanks for stopping by my blog - hope you have a fabulous week - Cheers:)

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  18. An Apel a DaySeptember 6, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    I love all the colors that show through in the rocky road. Red is my favorite color.

    I put tips on my blog for losing weight in my comments of this post: http://sugarcookieart.blogspot.com/2010/09/lego-cake.html

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  19. FOODESSASeptember 7, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Brittany...this happens to be one of my Hubby's favourites...especially if incorporated into an ice-cream treat ;o)

    Flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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  20. fromBAtoParisSeptember 9, 2010 at 2:18 AM

    I love whatever has cherries, so I am bookmarking this recipe...
    Thanks!
    Cristina

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  21. ENTRA EN MI COCINA (ALIMONIA)September 9, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    your blog is beautiful and i like it... thanks for yours recipes...
    bye

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  22. Lorraine @NotQuiteNigellaSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    So true! Rocky road is so much nicer when it's home made as you can add the bits that you want! Lucky dad :)

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  23. ParisbreakfastsSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous looking!!!
    Hats off!

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  24. Caroline B.September 10, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    Wow! ça a l'air cochon cette recette. Je la prends au passage. Caroline B. xxx

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