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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Persian Rocky Road

    Published: Nov 30, 2019 · Modified: Sep 25, 2024 by Libby Hakim · 7 Comments

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    Rocky Road is so easy to make and such an irresistible combination of ingredients. I've given it a Persian twist here, with pistachios, Turkish delight and scattered rose petals.

    Persian Rocky Road

    The rocky road to Australia

    Many sources suggest that Rocky Road was invented in Australia in 1853 as a way to sell the sweets that spoiled during the long voyage from England.

    Locally foraged nuts and chocolate were mixed in to disguise the spoiled ingredients.Rocky Road can tend to look like a mash up, so it's easy to accept this idea about its origins.

    Here, though, I've made an effort to move on from these humble beginnings. I've added some flavours from afar and plenty of pretty trimmings.

    Ingredient notes

    While it sounds very exotic, all of the ingredients for this rocky road should be easy to get your hands on.

    The rose petals are simply rose tea. I bought the rose tea from a T2 store at my local shopping centre.

    Health food shops, international grocery stores and other specialty shops are other places you may be able to source rose tea or edible rose petals.

    All of the other ingredients should be available at your local supermarket.

    persian rocky road

    How to make Persian Rocky Road

    Another great thing about Rocky Road is how absolutely easy it is to make. Chop up some of the ingredients, add the melted chocolate, add a few things to the top and then let it set! Simple!

    Here, you can find step-by-step instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post.

    Storage

    Store your Rocky Road in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a few weeks.

    This Rocky Road variety is not suitable for freezing.

    More Rocky Road Recipes

    Here are more versions of this much-loved treat:

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    persian rocky road

    Persian Rocky Road

    Libby Hakim
    Pistachios, almonds, coconut, turkish delight and rose petals are added to marshmallows and chocolate to create this pretty Persian Rocky Road.
    4.80 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
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    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 24 pieces
    Calories 198 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 280 grams marshmallows
    • 40 grams toasted coconut chips
    • 80 grams pistachios
    • 100 grams flaked almonds
    • 200 grams turkish delight
    • ¼ cup rose petals or rose tea (separate petals from stems if using tea and use only the petals)
    • 360 grams milk chocolate

    Instructions
     

    • Roughly chop marshmallows and turkish delight.
    • Set aside the chocolate and rose petals. Also take ¼ cup of coconut and nuts from the ingredients you've measured out and set aside.
    • Mix the remaining ingredients.
    • Melt chocolate using 20 second bursts in the microwave and stirring well between each burst until chocolate is melted.
    • Pour melted chocolate over mixture and stir until chocolate coats all of the mixture.
    • Pour mixture into a lined slice tin and flatten with a spoon to fill the tray.
    • Sprinkle rose petals and the ¼ cup of coconut and nuts over the top of the rocky road.
    • Place in the fridge to set for at least one hour.
    • Once set, cut into squares.

    Notes

    Storing: Store your Rocky Road in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a few weeks.
    Freezing: Not suitable for freezing.
    Nutrition: The nutrition information is an automatically generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?If you love it, let me know!

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    1. Cara

      December 20, 2022 at 10:30 pm

      Hello, this looks delicious, do you use the Cadbury/frys Turkish delight individual type chocolate bars or do you use traditional Turkish delight like the one covered in icing sugar

      Reply
      • Libby Hakim

        December 21, 2022 at 8:40 am

        Hi Cara. I used the traditional Turkish Delight here, but Frys would also work well. Just depends which you prefer. Happy cooking!

        Reply
      • Cara

        December 21, 2022 at 5:31 pm

        @Libby Hakim, thank you 🙂

        Reply
    2. Cass

      December 13, 2022 at 11:15 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe - instant hit 💗

      Reply
      • Libby Hakim

        December 14, 2022 at 12:55 pm

        Woohoo - one of my faves too! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    3. irene

      November 07, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      How long a shelf life does this rocky road have

      Reply
      • Libby

        November 10, 2020 at 10:04 am

        Hi Irene. I'd say a few weeks in the fridge - but always use your own judgment as so many things can impact on shelf life. Happy cooking!

        Reply
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