Chef John's Rocky Road
Chef John's Rocky Road layers rich dark chocolate with pillowy marshmallows and crunchy salted almonds for a satisfying mix of textures. A final dusting of cocoa reins in the sweetness and adds a refined, candy-shop finish. Perfect for holidays or make-ahead treats, it slices cleanly into bite-size squares with deep chocolate flavor and a toasty nut crunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Rocky Road, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 18
- General Wellness
- 1
Place dark chocolate chips, butter, and maple syrup in a heat-safe bowl set over a saucepan with about 1 inch of hot water on the lowest heat until melted; do not stir.
- 2
Meanwhile, line an 8x8-inch baking pan with plastic wrap.
- 3
Slowly stir the melted chocolate mixture with a spatula until glossy and smooth. Remove from heat, then stir in the marshmallows and almonds until combined.
- 4
Quickly transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Do not smooth or press down the top; try to keep a rough texture. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm and well chilled, about 2 hours.
- 5
Sift cocoa over the top. Cut into 16 squares.
- Calories 267.07 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 4.31 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 29.6 g 11%
- Total Fat 15.62 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.68 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.41 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 31.74 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.7 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 19.19 g --
- Added Sugars 16.71 g High 33%
- Calcium 45.2 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.33 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 192.11 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 17.27 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Chef John's Rocky Road is made with 6 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dark Chocolate Chips, Maple Syrup, Miniature Marshmallows, and Salted Almonds. Each serving provides about 267.07 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Rocky Road made of?
- The main ingredients are Dark Chocolate Chips, Maple Syrup, Miniature Marshmallows, Salted Almonds, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Rocky Road?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 267.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Rocky Road easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chef John's Rocky Road healthy?
- Chef John's Rocky Road has an easyChef Pro health score of 24/100. Per serving, it provides 267.07 calories and 4.31 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.68 g (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 16.71 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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