Rocky Road Easter Chocolate Clusters
Let’s be honest — Easter’s absolute best part must be all the chocolate, right? And guess what? I’ve got the most ridiculously good Easter treat for you — my Rocky Road Easter Chocolate Clusters! The best part? It’s quick, no fuss, and made with just 6 ingredients.
It’s the kind of no-bake recipe that’s basically just you throwing together all the sweetest stuff you can find, smashing it into a tray, and calling it a day. We’re talking Vegan dark chocolate mini eggs, dark chocolate-coated peanuts, walnuts, salted almonds, everything and anything. If it’s chocolatey and Easter-themed, it’s going in.
If you love these throw-it-all-in kinda treats, you have to check out my No-Bake Chocolate Orange Mousse Cake with Crunchy Oats (hello, silky mousse + oat crunch!) and the super cute Chocolate Bounty Blueberry Bites — another Easter fave around here.
Why you’ll LOVE these Rocky Road Easter Chocolate Clusters ❤️
It`s easy and super speedy – Melt the chocolate, toss in the goodies, and stir it. That’s it! The hardest part? Waiting for it to set.
All your Easter faves are inside – Think silky dark chocolate, mini eggs, choc-coated peanuts… basically, whatever makes you swoon.
Crunchy, cute, and gluten-free – The nuts add a perfect little crunch and make it wholesome!
No mixer, no fuss – Just mix and chill.
Yummy all year long – Who says Rocky Road is just an Easter fav? It’s perfect for Valentine’s, birthdays, bake sales, Christmas, cozy nights in, or anytime you need a little choccy cheer with your cuppa.
📝 Ingredient Notes
Find the complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions in the PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD at the end of this post.
Dark Chocolate-Coated Peanut
Not always easy to spot in every supermarket aisle! You can usually find them in the snack or bulk section or online. Look for a vegan label, as some brands add milk powder. If they’re tricky to find, swap with regular peanuts and stir them into extra melted chocolate!
Vegan Mini Eggs (Sugar-Coated)
These can be seasonal and a bit elusive outside of Easter! Keep an eye out for health food shops or online stores, or even make your own with chocolate moulds and a candy coating. Or you can substitute with any vegan-friendly chocolate candy or coloured almonds.
Cashew Butter
It is not rare, but it is a little more niche than peanut butter. Smooth, mild, and creamy — it helps everything stick while adding essential fats. If you can’t find it, go for almond or peanut butter.
Why Use Salted Almonds in Your Easter Chocolate Clusters?
Salted almonds give your rocky road clusters a perfect balance of crunch and flavor. The salty bite contrasts well with the sweetness of the chocolate. Plus, they’re a great source of fiber and protein, giving your clusters an extra wholesome touch.
Where did Rocky Road come from?
Rocky Road started in Australia many years ago when clever folks mixed broken sweets with chocolate and nuts to make them even more yummy than what it was. It was a. Total genius move, and now we all get to enjoy the choccy chaos!
No-Bake Rocky Road Dessert Swaps & Yummy Add-Ins
No cashew butter?
No problem! Use smooth almond butter, peanut butter, or tahini instead. Just keep it creamy!
Nut-free version?
Skip the nuts and toss in crushed biscuits, puffed rice or quinoa, pretzels, or seeds like sunflower or pumpkin for that crunch.
Not into dark chocolate?
Go for vegan milk or white chocolate (yep, they’re out there!). Just make sure it melts nicely.
No vegan mini eggs?
Use chopped-up vegan choc bars, buttons, or even fruity bits like freeze-dried berries.
Love it sweeter?
Stir in a dash of maple syrup or agave syrup, or throw in a few vegan marshmallows for extra gooeyness.
Want to jazz it up?
Coconut flakes, dried fruit, or even candy cane bits make it extra fun.
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How to Make the Rocky Road Chocolate Clusters (step-by-step)
- Grab a mortar and pestle and roughly crush the mini eggs (but not too much), walnuts, and almonds. It doesn’t matter if some stay whole – that’s the rocky road secret! Just remember to save a few mini eggs and nuts for decorating later.
- Break the dark chocolate into small squares and pop them into a heatproof bowl. Put that bowl over a saucepan with boiling water underneath (hello double-boiler technique).
- Now, throw in the cashew butter too and stir it as soon as the chocolate starts melting.
- Stir constantly for around 5 minutes until everything turns into a thick, silky dream.
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- Add the chopped nuts and most of the chocolate-coated peanuts to your melted mix.
- Stir everything together till it’s all coated in chocolately dreamy mixture.
- Pour your mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the top with the leftover chopped nuts, chocolate peanuts, and those cute little smashed-up mini eggs. Awww
- Pop the whole thing into the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight if you can wait that long… I couldn’t). Once set, it’ll be firm but easy to slice
Pro Tips from a Chocaholic
- Use a square or rectangular dish (mine was 10 x 8 ), an 8 x 8 square pan is fine too, if you want thick, chunky bites.
- Stir the chocolate constantly so it doesn’t burn, and mix in all the ingredients while the butter and chocolate mixture is still warm.
- Grease the tin or glass tray with a little butter or oil first so the parchment paper sticks nicely — it helps shape everything better.
- Pop it in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight to set perfectly.
- For clean slices, run a big knife under hot water, dry it off, and then cut — it’ll glide through the chocolate clusters like magic, with no cracks!
- Fun Tip: Want extra crunch? Add some salty almonds, choco-coated nuts, homemade muesli, or roasted chickpeas for a wholesome salty bite and tasty crunch! Kids will love it!
Common Mistakes in Rocky Road Chocolate Clusters
Skipping the Nut Butter or Syrup ( the “glue”)
Nut butter isn’t just for flavour, it’s what helps bind everything together. Skip it, and your clusters might end up as rocky road concrete instead of sliceable slabs. No glue = no cluster!
Not Melting the Chocolate Properly
Using direct heat, high heat, not stirring, or rushing the melting process can cause the chocolate to seize (think: dry, grainy mess). Always melt it gently with the double-boiler method and stir consistently, especially when adding nut butter. Smooth and silky is what you want!
Adding Too Many Swaps or Extras
Rocky Road is super customizable, yes, but if you overload it with random ingredients, you risk losing the balance in texture and structure. Keep the base simple and stable before going wild with decorations.
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Recipe Card and Notes
Rocky Road Easter Chocolate Clusters
Ingredients
- 2 cups dark chocolate – 300 grams
- ½ cup of walnuts – 60 grams
- ½ cup of salted almonds – 60 grams
- 1 cup of dark choclate coated peanuts -150 grams
- ½ cup of sugar coated vegan chocolate mini eggs -50 grams
- ½ cup of cashew butter – 100 grams
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Instructions
Prep your dish
- Grease a square glass dish with a bit of oil or vegan margarine. Cut a piece of parchment paper big enough to cover the base and sides, then stick it in. The greasing helps the paper stay in place.
Prepare the ingredients
- Grab a mortar and pestle and roughly crush the mini eggs, walnuts and almonds. It doesn’t matter if some stay whole – that’s the rocky road magic! Just remember to save a few mini eggs and nuts for decorating later.
- Melt the chocolate and cashew butter
- Break the dark chocolate into small squares and pop them into a heatproof bowl. Put that bowl over a saucepan with boiling water underneath (hello double-boiler technique).
- Now, throw in the cashew butter too and stir it as soon as the chocolate starts melting. Stir constantly for around 5 minutes until everything turns into a thick, shiny, silky mixture
- Mix it all up
- Add the chopped nuts and most of the chocolate-coated peanuts to your dreamy melted mix. Stir everything together till it’s all coated in chocolatey goodness.
Pour in the chocolate and decorate
- Pour your mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the top with the leftover chopped nuts, chocolate peanuts, and those cute little smashed-up mini eggs.
Chill and set
- Pop the whole thing into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight if you can wait that long… I couldn’t). Once set, it’ll be firm but easy to slice. Use the parchment paper to remove the crunchy rocky road from the dish.
Slice it up
- I cut mine into 12 chunky clusters, but you can go for 16 smaller ones if you’re sharing it at parties. Run the knife under hot water, it will slice more easily.
Notes & Suggestions
Nut butter isn’t just for flavour, it’s what helps bind everything together. Skip it, and your clusters might end up as rocky road concrete instead of sliceable slabs. No glue = no cluster! Not Melting the Chocolate Properly
Using direct heat, high heat, not stirring, or rushing the melting process can cause the chocolate to seize (think: dry, grainy mess). Always melt it gently with the double-boiler method and stir consistently, especially when adding nut butter. Smooth and silky is what you want! Adding Too Many Swaps or Extras
Rocky Road is super customizable, yes, but if you overload it with random ingredients, you risk losing the balance in texture and structure. Keep the base simple and stable before going wild with decorations. FAQ`S Can I use white chocolate?
Absolutely, make sure it’s a good vegan brand, so the recipe stays dairy-free. How long does it last?
Depends entirely on your willpower, but if you store it in an airtight container in the fridge, it’ll last up to a week. That is… if it survives the first day. Can I freeze the Chocolate Clusters?
You can freeze Rocky Road for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container. I suggest cutting it into slices before freezing so it’s ready to grab whenever you need a sweet treat! Can I make this in the microwave?
Yep! Melt the chocolate and cashew butter in 20-second bursts, stirring in between till smooth. But be careful not to overheat it.
Nutrition Profile
The nutritional information is an estimate, calculated automatically per serving, with all values, including calories, based on one serving.
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Absolutely! This is one of the most flexible Easter treats out there. Feel free to switch up the nuts or toppings to suit your taste; just don’t skip the chocolate or the nut butter since they’re essential for holding everything together.
Absolutely, make sure it’s a good vegan brand, so the recipe stays dairy-free.
The chocolate is the star of the recipe, so use a good-quality one. I used 80% dark chocolate, but you can also use chocolate chips. They also melt quickly.
You sure can, though it’s already pretty sweet. But hey, if your sweet tooth insists, try using 90g of cashew butter and adding 10g of agave or maple syrup.
Technically, no, but be warned: without it, your rocky road Easter chocolate clusters might turn into a chocolate brick. The nut butter keeps it smooth.
Depends entirely on your willpower, but if you store it in an airtight container in the fridge, it’ll last up to a week. That is… if it survives the first day.
You can freeze Rocky Road for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container. I suggest cutting it into slices before freezing so it’s ready to grab whenever you need a sweet treat!
Yep! Melt the chocolate and cashew butter in 20-second bursts, stirring in between till smooth. But be careful not to overheat it.
