Easter Rocky Road (10 minutes prep!)
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Impress your loved ones with this colourful Easter rocky road. This 4-ingredient dessert is made with chocolate, white chocolate, and mini egg chocolates for an easy, indulgent dish. This Easter recipe is a no-bake dish, so it’s great for beginner cooks – you can even have your kids help!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
Great for beginners – Since this Easter rocky road is a no-bake recipe, it’s great for beginners in the kitchen.
Chocolate lover’s dream – Made with multiple types of chocolate and mini eggs, this mini egg rocky road is a delightful treat.
Quick and easy – You’ll only need about 30 minutes to prep and “cook” this dessert.
Make ahead – This Easter rocky road recipe is best when made ahead of gatherings, as it needs about two hours to set.
Try these other yummy Easter treats this year: Easy Chocolate Easter Nests, Easter Rice Krispie Treats and Giant Chocolate Cornflake Cake.
What is Easter rocky road?
Rocky road is a traybake dessert made with chocolates and mini marshmallows. The tasty Cadbury mini eggs in each square make this Easter rocky road special. They help turn this into a festive treat that’s fun to eat.
What flavors are in rocky road?
You’ll find a mixture of chocolates and marshmallows packed into this treat, so it’s decadent and chewy. The mini eggs add a delightful crunch to the bars.
How to melt chocolate
The best way to melt chocolate for these rocky road Easter egg squares is low and slow. This method keeps the chocolate for the Easter rocky road from burning.
Grab a glass bowl and a pot filled with water. Turn the heat on until the water is just simmering. Then, place the glass bowl with chocolate over the water and stir until the chocolate is melted. Repeat with a clean bowl and the white chocolate.
Why did my chocolate split?
There are a few reasons why your chocolate may have split while making Easter rocky road. For one, you could have heated the chocolate too quickly. Or, you may have burnt the chocolate/overcooked it.
If water gets into the chocolate
Ensure you avoid getting water in the chocolate, as it can cause it to split. This could be water in the form of steam or accidentally dripping water into the chocolate, using a wet bowl, etc.
When adding butter/golden syrup
Ensure you add the correct butter/golden syrup ratio to the chocolate mixture when making Easter egg rocky road to avoid split chocolate. Also, keep the temperature low, even when adding these ingredients.
How to correct it if it happens
If your chocolate has seized up, you have a few options for fixing it. Add more chocolate to the mixture (ensure you keep the temperature low).
Add one tablespoon of vegetable oil to the chocolate if that doesn’t work. You can add some hot cream to the chocolate but only use a splash so the mixture doesn’t get too runny. With each of these fixes, stir consistently and watch the chocolate.
Try some other sweet no bake recipes ; Easter Cheesecakes and Mini Egg Cheesecake (No-Bake and Perfect for Easter!)
Ingredients
Golden Syrup – This ingredient is the “glue” of Easter rocky road, as it helps keep all the ingredients together. You can also use honey if you wish, as it will add a similar sweetness to the recipe.
Mini Eggs – I love using mini eggs for Easter bakes, as they keep the recipe festive and colourful. You can also use other Easter candy like robin eggs for this recipe.
Chocolate – Using white and regular chocolate provides an even more delicious flavour to this recipe. It also gives it an elevated look.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations/ Adaptations
This Easter rocky road is a fun recipe as you can adjust it to your liking. Here are some ways to make this mini egg tray bake your own. Instead of mini eggs, you can use other types of Cadbury eggs like caramel eggs. Or, swap the mini eggs with Oreo eggs or robin eggs.
You can also include some candied cherries for even more colour. Or, include nuts in the mixture for extra crunch.
If you’re dairy-free, you can still make this recipe with a few swaps. Use dairy-free butter, chocolate, and Easter candy. This will also make the recipe vegan.
You don’t have to save this recipe for Easter time; you can also make a rocky road for other occasions like Halloween or Christmas. Simply swap out the candy for seasonal favourites to keep this dessert festive.
How to make Easter Rocky Road
Start by lining a 20cm square cake tin with baking parchment.
- Start by chopping the chocolate into small pieces (Image 1).
- Place the butter and syrup in a pan and melt gently. Add the chocolate and heat very gently, stirring until melted. Allow to cool slightly until it is no longer hot when you place your finger in it (Image 2).
3. Stir the broken biscuits into the pan with the melted chocolate until all is incorporated (Image 3).
4. Then gently stir in the marshmallows (Image 4).
5. Stir the marshmallows and biscuits together into the melted chocolate mix (Image 5).
6. Then pour into a tin and press with the back of a spatula (Image 6).
7. Spread the mixture out evening into the parchment lined tin (Image 7).
8. Top with the bunnies, roughly chopped mini eggs and sprinkles (Image 8).
Allow to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours then turn out and cut into chunks. Keep chilled. This will keep for up to 2 weeks
Here are some main dish recipes to give you inspiration ; The Best Garlic Prawns, Slow Cooker Beef Curry (One Pot), and Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Tips for the best result
Don’t get any water into your chocolate, or it may split
Then making Easter rocky road, it’s important to avoid getting water in your melted chocolate. Even a small amount will make the chocolate split. Be sure to use a fully dry bowl and be careful with the steam from the simmering water.
If it splits, try adding just a splash of cream to bring it back together
Don’t fret if your chocolate splits, as you can try to fix it with more chocolate, oil, or a splash of cream. Remember to stir consistently with these fixes.
Line the pan with parchment
Add baking paper to the pan for easier removal of rocky road bars. This parchment paper will help keep the bars from sticking to the baking pan.
Here are some more fun desserts to make for Easter: Soft Flapjack Recipe (Gooey and Chewy!), Chocolate Tiffin, or Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats.
Make Ahead and Storage Instructions
Can these be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze leftover Easter rocky road! Simply allow this dessert to set in a pan. Then, cut it into the desired bar shape/size. Pack the pieces into an airtight container and freeze for up to three months.
Refrigerated?
You can also keep these no-bake Easter treats in the fridge. Store the sliced rocky road in an airtight container or baggie in the fridge for the best results.
How long will they last?
These bars can last in the fridge for up to two weeks. If you know you can’t eat the entire pan before that time, consider freezing a section of the rocky road.
Since this mini Easter eggs rocky road can last in the fridge for so long, you can make this recipe a few days before you need the bars. Simply follow the directions below, and store the sliced bars in the fridge until you need them.
FAQs
You can use other types of Easter candy for this Easter rocky road. I prefer using Cadbury mini chocolate eggs. However, you can use robin eggs, creme eggs, mini caramel eggs, or any leftover Easter eggs instead.
Honey is a great replacement for golden syrup in rocky road.
If you’re making this Easter tray bake in the US, you can use graham crackers instead of digestives. Graham crackers provide a flavour and consistency similar to digestives.
I recommend combining dark or milk chocolate and white chocolate for mini egg recipes like this one. If you prefer a rocky road that’s less sweet, use dark chocolate. For a richer dessert, use milk chocolate.
Here are a few of my favourite recipes to enjoy during dinner before serving the Easter rocky road: Simple Honey-Roasted Carrots & Parsnips and Slow Cooker Gammon Joint.
If you tried this Easter Rocky Road recipe, it would be mean so much to me if you could leave a review & a star rating to let me know how you found it! I love hearing about your experiences – it motivates me to keep creating more and more recipes for you guys 💛 Let’s get cooking! – Mimi x
Easter Rocky Road (10 minutes prep!)
Ingredients
- 100 g butter (£1.69/2)=(£0.85)
- 2 tbsp golden syrup (£1.28/20)=(£0.06)
- 100 g dark chocolate (£0.45)
- 100 g milk chocolate, chopped (£0.45)
- 100 g mini marshmallows (£1.40)
- 200 g chopped biscuits - such as Lotus Biscoff (£1.70)
- 3-4 mini chocolate bunnies (£1.00)
- 80 g pack sugar coated mini chocolate eggs, chopped (£1.50)
- sugar sprinkles
Method
- Start by lining a 20cm square cake tin with baking parchment
- Place the butter and syrup in a pan and melt gently. Add the chocolate and heat very gently, stirring until melted. Allow to cool slightly until it is no longer hot when you place your finger in it.
- Stir the marshmallows and biscuits into the melted mixture and press into the tin with the back of a spatula. Top with the bunnies, roughly chopped mini eggs and sprinkles
- Allow to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours then turn out and cut into chunks. Keep chilled. This will keep for up to 2 weeks
Notes
- Keep water away from melted chocolate to avoid splitting
- Use a dry bowl and be cautious with steam during melting
- If chocolate splits, add a splash of cream to bring it back together or add more chocolate or oil; maintain consistent stirring
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal of rocky road bars
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