No Bake Rocky Road Pie

This No Bake Rocky Road Pie is everything you love about the classic ice cream favorite, transformed into an easy dessert.

Every slice delivers the classic Rocky Road mix of texture and flavor: chocolate filling, fluffy marshmallows, and that perfect nutty crunch.

Timeless, indulgent, and irresistibly good. Whether it’s for a weekend gathering, a potluck, or just a personal chocolate craving, this pie is simple and undeniably delicious.

The best part? You don’t need to turn on the oven.

As you scroll to the recipe, don’t forget the tips section below. There are a few easy tricks that make this one turn out perfectly every time!

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Serves: 8
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 6 hours

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s chunky, salty, sweet, and the best kind of chocolate indulgence.

The method is easy and fast, and you can mix it up based on your taste or whatever you’ve got in the pantry. Add nuts or throw in your favorite candies.

Whether you’re making it for a potluck, group dinner, or keeping it all for yourself (no judgment here), this No-Bake Rocky Road Pie is the ultimate quick treat that indulges your chocolate craving.

How To Make No Bake Rocky Road Pie

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups half and half cream
• 1 (3.9 ounce) envelope instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted almonds

Step-by-Step Guide

1. In a large bowl, add the graham crumbs and sugar.

2. Melt the butter, then stir it into the crumb mixture.

3. Press the crust mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.

4. In a large bowl, whisk together the half-and-half and pudding mix for 2 minutes, until well combined and slightly thickened.

5. Fold in the whipped topping, chocolate chips, marshmallows, and almonds.

6. Pour the pie filling into the pie crust.

7. Place in the freezer for 6 hours until frozen.

8. For garnish, you can drizzle with melted chocolate chips and sprinkle with more marshmallows, almonds, and chocolate chips.

9. Slice and serve!

Tips, Tricks and Storage

• Chill Before Serving: Make sure to give the pie enough time in the fridge before slicing. It’ll firm up nicely and make those slices clean and picture-perfect.
• Customize the Crunch: You can use walnuts, almonds, or peanuts for the crunchy texture. Toasting them lightly first adds an extra layer of flavor.
• Marshmallow Magic: Mini marshmallows mix in best and give you that soft, chewy texture in every bite. You can use large marshmallows, but I recommend cutting them into smaller pieces for consistency.
• Storage: Keep the pie covered and refrigerated for up to four days. It also freezes for up to a month. If you freeze it, just thaw it in the fridge before serving for a slice that tastes as good as new.

Substitutions and Variations

Try swapping the nuts for pretzels, or add a swirl of peanut butter or caramel for an extra indulgent twist.

Rocky Road means different things for different people, so just follow your craving and have fun with it!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What if I don’t have a pie crust ready?

You can use a store-bought crust, or make one quickly with crushed cookies or graham crackers mixed with melted butter.

Q: Can I use large marshmallows?

Definitely! Just chop them into smaller pieces so they fold more easily into the pie.

Q: Can I make it nut-free?

Of course. Just skip the nuts or replace them with pretzels, crushed cookies, or even crispy rice cereal for crunch.

Q: How do I get clean slices?

Use a warm knife, run it under hot water, wipe it dry, and cut. Clean the knife after each cut. It keeps the chocolate layer neat and smooth.

If this No-Bake Rocky Road Pie hits the spot, don’t miss the No-Bake Neapolitan Cheesecake or Hot Chocolate Fudge. They’re all simple and made for sharing — no oven required.