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Rocky Road with Cajeta (Goat Milk Caramel)

Chocolate, marshmallows, crunchy nuts and a generous layer of homemade goat milk caramel make this Rocky Road a deliciously indulgent treat.

Made with just a handful of ingredients and no baking required, it's an easy recipe to prepare for holiday gatherings or to package up as a homemade Christmas gift. The addition of cajeta, a rich caramel made with goat milk, gives this classic favourite a special Good Goat twist.

20 minutes prep
12 bars cook
1 hour 20 minutes total
12 bars
Rocky Road with Cajeta (Goat Milk Caramel)

Ingredients

  • 24 oz (680 g) good-quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate
  • 2½ oz (70 g) butter or coconut oil
  • 4 oz (115 g) graham crackers, broken into pieces (gluten-free, if preferred)
  • 1 cup sliced toasted almonds or other nuts
  • 1 cup mixed dried berries (cranberries, blueberries and cherries)
  • ¾ cup desiccated or shredded coconut
  • 1½ cups marshmallows, halved
  • ½ cup homemade cajeta (see our Good Goat Milk Cajeta recipe)
  • Flaked coconut, for topping

Good Goat Tip

For neat, clean slices, warm a sharp knife under hot water and dry it before cutting. Wipe the blade between cuts to keep the chocolate and caramel layers looking their best.

Package individual bars in gift boxes or bags for an easy homemade Christmas treat.

Method

  1. Line a slice tin or baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place chocolate and butter together in a microwaveable dish and heat for 45 seconds. Stir and repeat in shorter intervals until fully melted.
  3. Mix crackers, nuts, berries, desiccated coconut and marshmallows in a bowl.
  4. Pour over chocolate mixture and mix together with a spatula.
  5. Tip into the slice tin and roughly spread to fill the pan to the edges.
  6. Scrape cajeta into the dents in the top of the mixture and spread flat with a spatula.
  7. Add flaked coconut on top for decoration.
  8. Refrigerate for approximately 1 hour, or until completely set. Allow additional time if needed.
  9. Cut with a warm knife and enjoy!

Why You’ll Love It

A delicious goat milk caramel twist
Homemade cajeta adds a rich, creamy caramel layer to classic chocolate Rocky Road.

No baking required
Simply melt, mix and refrigerate until set.

Loaded with texture
Crunchy nuts, chewy marshmallows, dried berries and coconut make every bite a little different.

Perfect for gifting
Cut into bars and package for a homemade holiday gift, or serve as a sweet treat at Christmas gatherings.