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Popcorn Rocky Road Dessert
A simple that can be made fast and the best part is it is a no-cook dessert that is Popcorn Rocky Road.
This delicious Rocky Road is delicious and easy to make and is a no-bake version. A slice is made up of popcorn,chocolate and marshmallows can be served as a slice of brownie.
If you are searching for the American version then you are searching for ice cream.
The reason I am making this yummy treat today is Christmas!! The time when sharing and gifting is something we do a lot! Yes, this Christmas make this delicious and easy dessert that needs no baking and is totally hassle-free.
But the reason I m posting this soup now is that I have started blogging with the group Healthy Wealthy Cuisine. This group has some interesting and delicious dishes that tempted me to join them and try my hand at the various dishes they make. This week, the #78HWCG’s it is #ItsChristmastime a theme is suggested by me.
Here are some made by the members of the group
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Crackers by Vanitha
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Vegan Figgy Pudding by Poonam
- Saffron Sweet Bun by Sasmita
- Eggless Sugar Cookies by Narmadha
- Hot Chocolate by Swaty
- Pecans Goji berries Coconut Cookies by Shalu Jain
Since I love culinary history please bear with me and understand the reason why this dessert was developed.
In the year 1853, Australian Rocky Road was created to sell spoiled confectionery during the long trip between Europe and Australia. Local nuts and cheap chocolate were used to hide the spoilt taste and flavour. The dessert was named Rocky Road to refer to the road that travellers took to reach the gold mines.
The basic ingredients that go in the making of Popcorn Rocky Road are
- Chocolate I use dark chocolate as we love it but you can use milk or white chocolate or a combination of the 3 chocolates.
- Nuts use peanuts, almonds, pistachios
- Popcorn, since I am making Popcorn Rocky Road, use store brought popcorn.
- Honey or golden syrup used to bind
- Butter since I use Amul salted butter I do not add salt but in case you are using unsalted butter use salt.
- Digestive biscuits a little crushed. You can use gluten-free biscuits too. I use the leftover biscuits that no-one wants to eat.
- Marshmallows there can be no Rocky rad without these delicious soft pillowy sweet.
- Glace Cherries I love biting into one as I am eating the Rocky Road. It is optional but recommended.
Having said that let me tell you that the ingredients that are used traditionally in different countries are just that, different.
Like in Australia, glace cherries, desiccated or shredded coconut, nuts, particularly peanuts, marshmallow. But in Bahrain, you will use Nutella and pistachio. In the UK you will use dried fruit, biscuit, a light dusting of icing sugar on the top. In the US walnuts or almonds are used.
I have used the ingredients I know that will work in my house you are free to try what you will like but do share with me your changes.
The steps involved in making Popcorn Rocky Road are
- Melt the chocolate you can do it in a double boiler or in the microwave. Add the butter and the honey. Mix well. Remove from heat.
- Stir in all the ingredients till they are well coated with chocolate.
- Pour in the prepared tin and let it sit in the fridge for 4 hours.
- Remove and cut in pieces and serve.
Popcorn Rocky Road Recipe
Simple no-bake Popcorn Rocky Road that you can carry as a gift for Christmas!
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Servings: 1 tray
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Equipment
- Tray
- Bowl for mixing
Ingredients
- 250 g dark chocolate
- 150 g milk chocolate
- 175 g soft butter
- 3 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 100 g popcorn
- 125 g digestive biscuits crushed a little
- 125 g glace cherries diced
- 125 g marshmallows
Instructions
- Line and grease a 13-inch x 9-inch cake tin.keep and overhang of the foil or parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave with the butter and honey.
- Add the biscuit, cherries, nuts, popcorn and the marshmallow.
- Mix well till all the chocolate is uniformly distributed.
- Transfer to the greased tin and flatten the surface.
- Put the tray the fridge for 4-5 hours.
- Remove from the fridge and de-mould using the paper overhang.
- Cut and serve.
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Variations:
To make variations use different nuts. You can use caramelised popcorn, chilli popcorn. I have not as yet come up with a substitute for marsh mellows. Can you think of one? Please share with me.
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Other Christmas Food you may like:
- Spread the Joy with Chocolate Bark
- Quick Oreo Brownies #Choctoberfest 2018
- Hershey’s Brownie Cupcake
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Poonam Bachhav says
I loved both the name and the look of this dessert. Popcorn , marshmallow, chocolate and nuts , what’s not to love in this dish. Best part it is a no bake dessert !
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Poonam.
NARMADHA says
Such a easy and quick no bake dessert. Loved reading the story behind the dessert and it looks absolutely scrumptious and tempting
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Nammadha.
Swati says
A prefect Christmas snack treat for kids.. I think I will make these for my son’s coming Christmas school party..
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks Swati.
Shalu says
What an amazing and cute make dear. Totally loving it. I am definitely going to make this during these holidays.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, dear.
Vanitha Bhat says
Yumm!! My kinda treat! I love chocolates in any form and these with marshmallows and, oh my popcorn, sounds and looks heavenly! Gotta try this one!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, dear.
Priya Srinivasan says
Wow archana, love this rocky road dessert, all that crunchy ingredients are way too tempting! And such an easy dessert to try with kids ! Brilliant share!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Priya.
Neha says
Thanks for the snippet about the history of popcorn rocky road dessert . All my favorite stuff is in this recipe so naturally its outcome has to be fantastic. Will try to make this dessert soon.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks, Neha.
Mayuri Patel says
Archana, I have tasted rocky road fudge as they are called, which had maple syrup and loads of candy and nuts. A little sweet but definitely a different kind of treat. Like your popcorn version which tends to be quite popular during Christmas. Makes a good edible gift.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.
Kalyani says
a. fabulous idea, arch! salty, sweet, crunchy all at the same time ! popcorn choco rocky road, well rocks!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Kalyani.
Priya Vj says
Wah ji wah !! Amazing dessert for all seasons … the name of the recipe as well as the history behind this yummy rocky road popcorn was worth a read !!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks, Priya.
Rinku Bhattacharya says
This is new to me, and there is so much going on. I love anything with popcorn and chocolate just makes everything better.
ArchanaPotdar says
thank you.
Mina Joshi says
This rocky road dessert looks so delicious. Loved reading the history behind the recipe. I think this would be a great favourite with my kids.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.