Description

If you want a festive dessert without turning on the oven, these Easter Rocky Road Cheesecake Bars are the perfect solution. They combine a chocolate cookie base, a creamy no-bake cheesecake layer, and a chunky rocky road topping loaded with chocolate and marshmallows. They’re colorful, fun, and ideal for spring gatherings, potlucks, or holiday dessert tables — with minimal effort and maximum payoff.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Base

2½ cups (250 g) chocolate biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
½ cup (120 g) unsalted butter, melted

No-Bake Cheesecake Layer

10 oz (300 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
¾ cup (100 g) powdered sugar
1 cup (200 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

Rocky Road Topping

7 oz (200 g) milk or dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
1½ cups (150 g) mini marshmallows
½ cup (80 g) chopped almonds or peanuts (optional)
⅓ cup (50 g) mini chocolate eggs or Easter candy pieces

Instructions

Make the base
Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into a lined 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan. Chill 20 minutes.
Prepare cheesecake layer
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix well.
Whip cream
In a separate bowl, whip cold cream to soft peaks. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
Layer
Spread cheesecake mixture evenly over the chilled base. Return to fridge while you prepare the topping.
Rocky road topping
Stir marshmallows, nuts, and candy into the melted chocolate until coated. Spoon gently over the cheesecake layer and spread lightly.
Chill
Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best) until fully set.
Slice
Lift out using parchment, cut into bars with a warm knife, and serve.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for proper setting.
Cool the melted chocolate slightly before mixing in marshmallows to prevent melting them.
Press the base very firmly so bars hold together when sliced.
Warm your knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts for clean edges.
Make one day ahead — flavor and texture improve overnight.