Popcorn Rocky Road is a simple, quick and popular no-cook dessert. This gooey chocolate dessert is a brownie with a twist. Let's make some of these delightful squares together.
Traditionally, Rocky Road's is mainly chocolate and marshmallows. However, I have added crunchy popcorn with chocolate and marshmallows for this slice.
I am making this yummy treat today because it is Christmas!! It is a time for sharing and gifting, and everyone appreciates these hassle-free, crowd-friendly make-ahead desserts. Add an extra treat to your gift hamper with Chocolate Bombs, Amaretti di Saronno, Almost Ferrero Rocher Chocolate. Relax and enjoy Spicy Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon as the kids go gaga over the hamper.
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Since I love culinary history, let us understand why this dessert was developed.
There is a debate about the origins of this chocolatey dessert. Some believe an American confectionery created it; others attribute it to an Australian.
Australian Rocky Road was created in 1853 to sell spoiled confectionery during the long trip between Europe and Australia. Local nuts and cheap chocolate hid the spoilt taste and flavour. The dessert was named Rocky Road, referring to the road travellers took to reach the gold mines.
In Britain, it is called Tiffin and dried fruits are used with chocolate.
Ingredients for Popcorn Rocky Road
These are the ingredients I used. For exact measures, please refer to the recipe card.
- Chocolate - I use dark chocolate, as we love it.
- Nuts - Use Peanuts, almonds, pistachios, or pecans individually or as a mix.
- Popcorn - I am using store-bought popcorn; it is plain salted butter.
- Honey - or golden syrup used to bind
- Butter—I am using salted butter. If you use unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to it.
- Digestive biscuits - put those softened biscuits to good use here.
- Marshmallows - no Rocky Road can be without these delicious, soft, pillowy sweet.
- Glace Cherries— I love biting into one while I eat the Rocky Road. It is optional but recommended.
Method for Popcorn Rocky Road
- 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.
Substitutes for Rocky Road
- Chocolate - You can use milk, white, or a combination of the three chocolates.
- Popcorn - An optional ingredient.
- Honey- Use golden syrup.
- Digestive biscuits - Again, an optional ingredient you can safely skip.
- Glace cherries: I have used Truti Fruiti or dried cranberries. I like the tangy taste of cranberries.
Variations
The other ingredients differ depending on the region where it is made.
- In Australia glace cherries or raspberries are used. Chocolate can be dark or white, desiccated coconut, peanuts, or marshmallows are added.
- In traditional British Rocky Road, the main ingredients are dried fruit, digestive biscuits, chocolate and dusted with icing sugar.
- In the United States, the main ingredients are milk chocolate, marshmallows, walnuts, or almonds. It is also served as ice cream.
Equipment
You will need
- A bowl for mixing
- A double boiler or a Microwave safe bowl
- A tray to set the dessert
Storage
- Rocky Road can be frozen in an airtight container or a freezer bag for 3 months. Remember to defrost it thoroughly before eating.
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I first shared this recipe with the Healthy Wealthy Cuisine group.
Here are some made by the members of the group
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Crackers by Vanitha
- Vegan Figgy Pudding by Poonam
- Eggless Sugar Cookies by Narmadha
- Hot Chocolate by Swaty
- Pecans Goji berries Coconut Cookies by Shalu Jain
I am redoing the write-up because I thought I was not entirely clear in my writing. Sharing it with my Re-do group, where we redo our older recipes.
Summary
Rocky Road Dessert is a simple and easy dessert that you can indulge in. Try making it for your Christmas Party this year, and send me your feedback.
Popcorn Rocky Road Recipe
Equipment
- Tray
- Bowl for mixing
- Bowls For double boiler or a MW safe bowl
Ingredients
- 250 g dark chocolate
- 150 g milk chocolate
- 175 g butter soft
- 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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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.
Renu says
Adding popcorn is a great idea, we get rocky road here quite common and so never made it. But I would love to give it a try with popcorn will add a slight salty taste to the sweet chocolate.
ArchanaPotdar says
I was wondering why I like the popcorn in my Rocky road. Didi not realise it was the salty taste. Thanks for solving the mystery. 😀
Mayuri Patel says
I've tasted the American version of Rocky road with marshmallows and pecans. Got to give your version with popcorn a try. Such a versatile recipe and like all the alternative suggestions you have given.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks, Mayuri.