Chocolate, marshmallows, and nuts – what an amazing combination! When I was making Rocky Road Bark, I started thinking that a Rocky Road Fudge would be incredibly awesome…and it is! This is now my favorite fudge recipe. The chewy marshmallows and crunchy almonds make a wonderful contrast to the creamy fudge.
This rocky road fudge recipe is easy to make, but you need to plan a little bit in advance so you can take steps to keep the marshmallows from melting. The hot fudge mixture is very hot, to keep the marshmallows from melting you must freeze them for several hours before hand. If you don't freeze the marshmallows, you end up with marshmallow swirl fudge, which is good, but it is not Rocky Road Fudge.
If you would like a step by step tutorial of how to make fudge, you will find it on my recipe for Easy Homemade Fudge.
Rocky Road Fudge Recipe
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup butter
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 3 cups sugar
- 12 ounce bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 jar of marshmallow cream (7 ounce jar)
- 2 cups FROZEN miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped or sliced almonds
- In a large pot combine the butter, evaporated milk, and sugar. Cook over high heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches 234 degrees. Remove from heat.
- Stir in chocolate chips until they are completely melted and completely mixed in.
- Add vanilla; stir well.
- Stir in marshmallow cream until it is completely mixed with the chocolate.
- Stir marshmallows and almonds into the fudge mixture.
- Pour fudge into a greased pan or serving dish.
- Put it in the refrigerator for 2 hours to cool the fudge completely.
Printable Recipe for Rocky Road Fudge
- ¾ cup butter
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 3 cups sugar
- 12 ounce bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 jar of marshmallow cream (7 ounce jar)
- 2 cups FROZEN miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped or sliced almonds
- In a large pot combine the butter, evaporated milk, and sugar. Cook over high heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches 234 degrees. Remove from heat.
- Stir in chocolate chips until they are completely melted and completely mixed in.
- Add vanilla; stir well.
- Stir in marshmallow cream until it is completely mixed with the chocolate.
- Stir marshmallows and almonds into the fudge mixture.
- Pour fudge into a greased pan or serving dish.
- Put it in the refrigerator for 2 hours to cool the fudge completely.
Annie says
Hmm. I like fudge, but not Rocky Road ice cream. Shane likes Rocky Road ice cream, but doesn’t like fudge. I’m not sure anyone here will eat this if I make, yet I feel compelled to pin it on Pinterest. 🙂
Alea says
LOL! This could either be the perfect compromise or a complete disaster for you two! 🙂 Thanks for sharing this forward.
Beth Anne says
My goodness you’ve had some tasty candy recipes lately! This one looks very good.
KayleneP @ The Links Site says
I know my waistline wont like it but this looks awesome! Printing recipe now …..
Linda@MixedKreations says
Yummy! I love fudge. My hubby and I both like rocky road ice cream so I’m sure we would love this as well. Thanks for sharing! Pinning to my deserts board!
Amber @ChiefHouseholdOfficer says
This looks delicious. Perfect way to use some marshmallow fluff I have on hand. Thanks for sharing.
Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle says
I love anything with marshmallows, and can not wait to try this, Pinned! We would love for you to share with us at Party in Your PJs, our weekly link party
Marie Martin says
Can Rocky Road fudge be frozen for giving a week after making it?
(Teacher gifts) Thanks.
Alea Milham says
Yes, it can.