Espresso rocky road

Name: Espresso rocky road
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 4 x 180g blocks dark (40%) chocolate, chopped; 1 1/2 tbs instant coffee powder, plus 2 tsp extra; 1 tbs boiling water; 150g white marshmallows; 50g pretzels; 1/2 cup (75g) hazelnuts, toasted; 290g packet white chocolate melts; 1 tbs Dutch cocoa

Instructions

This espresso rocky road recipe is the perfect adults-only Christmas gift idea. Ideal for colleagues, friends, or even as an afternoon sweet festive treat, this coffee-flavoured dessert is easy to make and even more delicious to eat. Soft chunks of marshmallow are mixed with swirls of melted dark chocolate with a touch of instant coffee for a little pick-me-up, balanced with as salty bits of pretzel and crunchy hazelnuts. What's not to love? Recipe note: You’ll need a 22cm square baking pan

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 23:00:31 GMT