Description
Delight in the festive flavors of Christmas Rocky Road, a decadent no-bake dessert featuring melted chocolate, almond butter, roasted almonds, dried cranberries, mini marshmallows, and tangy pomegranate seeds, all kissed with warm holiday spices. Perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy winter treats.
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. In a medium pot over low heat, melt together the semi-sweet chocolate chips, almond butter, butter, vanilla extract, salt, ground ginger, ground allspice, and ground cinnamon. Stir frequently to prevent burning and ensure a smooth mixture.
- Mix-ins: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the roasted almonds and dried cranberries. Let the mixture cool for 3-5 minutes so it’s not too hot, then gently fold in the mini marshmallows to coat without melting them.
- Pomegranate Seeds: Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, gently pressing it evenly into the corners with a spatula. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds generously on top. Refrigerate the pan until firm, approximately 2 hours.
Notes
- 1/16 teaspoon is half of a ⅛ teaspoon, essentially a small pinch of each holiday spice for balanced flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or at cool room temperature for 2-3 days; pomegranate seeds may spoil sooner.
- For vegan variation, use vegan butter or coconut oil and vegan marshmallows such as Dandies which are also gluten-free.
- For gluten-free, choose gluten-free marshmallow brands like Jet Puffed or Campfire to ensure the recipe is safe for those with gluten sensitivities.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
