Description

Need a quick, show-stopping treat that requires zero baking? These White Chocolate Berry Clusters are creamy, crunchy, and bursting with flavor. Freeze-dried berries meet melted white chocolate and crispy cereal in bite-sized clusters that are perfect for a snack, dessert platter, or homemade gift. They take just a few minutes to prep, yet they look and taste like you spent hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ cups white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate bars
¾ cup freeze-dried berries (strawberries, raspberries, or a mix)
1 cup crispy cereal or granola (Rice Krispies, cornflakes, or nutty granola)

Optional toppings & variations:

Toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts, or festive sprinkles
Dark or semi-sweet chocolate instead of white chocolate
2 tablespoons peanut butter stirred into melted chocolate for a sweet-salty twist

Instructions

Prep your tray: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Melt the chocolate: Microwave chocolate in 20-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth. Avoid overheating.
Combine ingredients: Gently fold in freeze-dried berries and cereal until evenly coated.
Form clusters: Spoon heaping tablespoons onto the prepared sheet. Rustic shapes are perfect!
Chill: Refrigerate 20–30 minutes until chocolate is firm.

Serving Suggestions

Casual snack: Pile clusters in a bowl for movie nights or lunchbox treats.
Elegant dessert: Arrange on a platter with fresh berries and nuts.
Gift idea: Bag clusters in cellophane with a ribbon for homemade gifts.

Creative Twists

Tropical Escape: Use freeze-dried mango and pineapple, plus coconut flakes.
Nutty Professor: Fold in chopped, toasted nuts with the cereal.
Peanut Butter Paradise: Stir peanut butter into melted chocolate before folding in the other ingredients.
Chocolate Swap: Use dark or semi-sweet chocolate instead of white.
Festive Fun: Add sprinkles for holiday cheer.

Notes

Chop chocolate bars for smoother melting; microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring each time.
Use freeze-dried fruit—fresh or frozen berries have too much moisture.
Be gentle when folding to keep berries and cereal intact.

Nutrition

Calories: 130 Cal Per cluster
Sugar: 12g
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g