Description
Confectionary made of chocolate and marshmallow
Technical
Rocky road is a candy, made up of various ingredients—typically including nuts, marshmallows, and dried fruit—that are combined with melted chocolate and left to set. In Australia, gummy candies often feature. The confectionary is most common in Australia where it is associated with Christmas, and in Britain. In America, rocky road is most popular as an ice cream flavor. Rocky road has also been used as a flavor of biscuits and fudge.
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Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Port wine - for its rich, sweet profile with nutty undertones
Coffee Analogy
Mocha latte - combining chocolate and roasted notes
Perfume Analogy
Gourmand fragrance - with vanilla, chocolate and caramel accords
Origin & History
Civilization
American
Era
Late 19th or early 20th century
Region
United States
Spread Path
Popularized by William Dreyer in Oakland, California
Culinary Applications
Dietary
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