Rocky Road Fudge
Rocky Road Fudge is a quick and easy no-bake dessert. It's a classic flavor combination of chocolate, nuts, and marshmallows that forms a delicious Christmas candy or holiday treat.
Servings: 16
Calories: 384kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tbsp butter cubed
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups mini marshmallows plus a few extra for the top
- 1 cup salted peanuts plus a few extra for the top
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 dish with foil. Spray with nonstick spray.
- In a medium saucepan combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and butter. Over medium heat melt the chip mixture stirring constantly until the chips are melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peanuts.
- Place the marshmallows in a large bowl.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the marshmallows and mix well. If you don’t want some of the marshmallows to melt and swirl then wait just a few minutes to let the chocolate cool before pouring over the marshmallows.
- Spread into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the top with additional peanuts and marshmallows.
- Place in refrigerator to chill until firm, 2-3 hours or overnight.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Fudge will stay for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. Just make sure you keep it in an airtight container so it doesn’t dry out.
- To Freeze: Store the fudge in the freezer, wrapped in plastic and then placed in an airtight container, for up to 3 months.
- This recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk, not heavy cream, not half and half--nothing else will work! The sweetened condensed milk contains sugar which is vital to the taste, texture, and consistency of this fudge.
- You can freeze the marshmallows to help them keep their shape and not melt too much when they get stirred into the hot chocolate mixture.
- Make sure your fudge is completely cool before cutting. I like to refrigerate my fudge for at least 2-3 hours because it makes the fudge much easier to cut.
- I recommend using cold butter for this recipe. I actually think it works out better when the butter takes a little longer to melt with the chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg