Rich creamy rocky road (Printable Version)

Luscious blend of chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts creating a smooth, rich treat with delightful textures.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Base

01 - 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (525 g)
02 - 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 400 g)
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed (60 g)
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

05 - 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows (75 g)
06 - 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (120 g)

# Steps:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and cubed butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until fully melted and smooth.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
04 - Carefully fold in the mini marshmallows and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
06 - Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours or until the fudge is completely firm.
07 - Lift the chilled fudge out using the parchment overhang and cut into 24 equal squares.
08 - Store pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator; consume within one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honestly takes maybe twenty minutes of actual work.
  • Those pockets of marshmallow surprise you with a soft sweetness that melts against your tongue.
  • The nuts add a satisfying crunch that keeps your mouth busy, making each piece feel more substantial than it has any right to be.
02 -
  • If you don't fold gently enough, your marshmallows get decimated and you end up with chunks of them scattered throughout instead of distinct little clouds.
  • The condensed milk is doing the heavy lifting here, making this creamy without needing cornstarch or heavy cream, which honestly blew my mind the first time I understood why this worked.
03 -
  • Dipping your knife in hot water and wiping it between cuts gives you clean edges instead of messy fractures.
  • If you want extra crunch, sprinkle crushed graham crackers or even a pinch of sea salt on top before it sets completely.
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