Give Rocky Road as a Gift

My friend Billy told me about rocky road. Of course I know good and well about the ice cream. It’s one of my favorite flavors. It was my absolute go-to when I was a little kid. But this is different. It’s more of a confection, I’d say. It’s a good gift-able type of dessert that you could easily place in little bags and give them to all your favorite people.

I also think it’s an amazing make-ahead recipe for any party or get-together because you can keep it in the fridge for a few days without losing any of its integrity.

The best part about it is that it’s super easy and quick. During this time of year, I always have all of these items in my pantry so think of it like a pantry dessert!

Of course, you could swap out the cashews for almonds, walnuts, or pecans. You can use bittersweet or dark chocolate versus semi-sweet. And the freeze-dried strawberries could be left out entirely, though I love the tartness they provide. These ratios can be used as a guide— get creative!

Adrianna Adarme is a food blogger and author living in Los Angeles, California. She writes the blog A Cozy Kitchen, where she shares comforting, everyday recipes from her kitchen. She recently authored her first cookbook, PANCAKES: 72 Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Perfect Stack. She's a lover of breakfast, pie (and sometimes even pie for breakfast), corgis and cute things. You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.