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Pistachio Rocky Road

A delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of dark and milk chocolate with crunchy pistachios and marshmallows, perfect for gatherings or as a sweet snack.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Layers
  • 2 pkt 180g dark chocolate, finely chopped Use a good quality dark chocolate for melting.
  • 2 pkt 180g milk chocolate, finely chopped Ensure it's melted smoothly before layering.
Base and Toppings
  • 200 g Loacker Quadratini Double Choc wafer biscuits These add a nice crunch to the recipe.
  • 20 g white or green mini marshmallows You can mix colors for a fun touch.
  • 2 tbsp coarsely chopped shelled pistachio kernels Garnish with these for added texture.
Pistachio Filling
  • 2 pkt Uncle Tobys Original Shredded Wheat cereal biscuits (about 50g) Crushed before adding to the filling.
  • 100 g shelled pistachio kernels Finely crushed in the food processor.
  • 300 g smooth pistachio spread This provides creaminess to the filling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease a 16 x 26 cm slice pan and line it with baking paper.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Spread the melted dark chocolate into the prepared pan evenly.
  4. Top with half of the wafer biscuits and half of the mini marshmallows. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  5. In a frying pan, toast the crushed cereal biscuits over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden. Let cool.
  6. In a food processor, finely crush the shelled pistachios, then mix with the toasted cereal and pistachio spread until combined.
  7. Spread the pistachio mixture over the chilled chocolate layer and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  8. Melt the milk chocolate similarly and pour it over the pistachio layer, let it cool for 5 minutes.
  9. Top with the remaining wafer biscuits, marshmallows, and chopped pistachios, then chill for 30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Allow the rocky road to sit for 10-15 minutes before cutting into pieces for serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for longer shelf life. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.