Malteser Rocky Road | Greedy Gourmet

Question 1

Where did rocky road originate?

Accepted Answer

Despite what many people assume, rocky road isn't British or American either. In fact, it's believed that rocky road originated in Australia in 1853.

Businessmen arriving in Australia from Europe would find that the sweets and candies they brought had gone slightly stale, so they would add chocolate and biscuits to liven them up. Then they would sell them while travelling the 'rocky road' to the gold fields.

Question 2

How do I store rocky road leftovers?

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This recipe is so delicious, chances are there won't be any leftovers!
However, the best way to store leftover rocky road is in an airtight container. Store it in the fridge – it will last up to 3 weeks.

When it comes to serving your rocky road, let it sit out at room temperature for half an hour beforehand. That's because rocky road tastes better when not its not chilled.

Question 3

Can I freeze this recipe?

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Absolutely! Freezing Malteser rocky road is very simple and doesn’t affect the taste or texture too much. All you need to do is store your rocky road in a freezer safe airtight container.

I recommend flash freezing it beforehand. This means freezing it on a baking tray for around 2 hours until partially frozen. Then you can place the individual portions together in a container and they won't get stuck together.

You can freeze Malteser Rocky Road for up to 2 months. After that, the taste and texture will start to be affected.

Question 4

How do I thaw frozen rocky road?

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Thawing rocky road is simple! Just leave it to defrost in the fridge.
Your best bet is to transfer the Malteser Rocky Road from the freezer to the fridge in the evening, then allow it to defrost overnight. This way, the taste and texture won’t be affected.

Question 5

Can this recipe be made in advance?

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Yes. Make it up to 3 weeks in advance and store it in the fridge in a suitable airtight container.

Question 6

Is homemade rocky road better than the stuff in the shops?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! This homemade Malteser rocky road recipe tastes glorious... plus it's even better when you know you've made it yourself!

Question 7

What’s the difference between tiffin and Rocky Road?

Accepted Answer

Tiffin is the British word used to describe this delicious dessert. The word comes from the term ‘tiffing,’ meaning to take a little snack, and became used in the British Raj in India, specifically referring to the time when tea would be taken.

Later, the name tiffin was given to the chocolate and dried fruit biscuit that became popular in Britain in the late 19th century.

Question 8

Is rocky road vegan?

Accepted Answer

No, it’s not. Rocky Road contains marshmallows, which are made using gelatin. Gelatin, which is derived from animal protein, helps to give marshmallows a gooey texture. Yo can have a go at making your own Irish Whiskey Marshmallows. Unfortunately, it also makes rocky road unsuitable for vegetarians and vegans.

However, there are now a whole load of delicious vegan marshmallow options on the market. These are made from a combination of soy proteins and carrageenan, which is a substance that comes from seaweed.

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