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Leftover Halloween Candy Tarts

Published: Nov 1, 2021 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Sep 18, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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I have to admit that I usually don't have leftover Halloween candy. And even if I did, my teenage kids (who no longer trick or treat) would polish it off in no time, with a little help from their parents. But this was a weird year, November 1st came around and I had a lot leftover! So I made good use of it with these Leftover Halloween Candy Tarts! These sweet treats are a fun way to eat your Halloween Candy in a different form. And you know what goes great with chocolate? More chocolate! Yes, these tarts have more chocolate (instant chocolate almond pudding,) and are topped with whipped cream and leftover candy.

8 Leftover Halloween Candy Tarts on a black platter with candy

And the beauty is that the pastry perfectly balances the sweet candy and fillings. It's all in an easy dessert that will take you about 20 minutes to throw together! So if you're not sure what to do with leftover Halloween candy and looking for Halloween candy leftover recipes, you've come to the right place. This recipe will give your candy a new life and it's a nice change of pace from the typical leftover Halloween candy cookie bars!

This leftover Halloween candy recipe was inspired by my other Halloween candy recipes, Boo Batter Ice Cream (no churn) and Halloween Jack o'lantern Candy Cupcakes on this site. They are both loaded with candy and make great use of your leftover Halloween candy too!

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • 📖 Variations & Substitutions
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving size
  • 💭Top tip
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Like I said, leftover candy isn't usually a problem in our house, but this year was different - we had too much chocolate and candy. And I had even asked my husband buy extra Halloween candy in advance so I could make a 'leftover' candy recipe because I've been told by others that this is something that happens to them. So here we are with this huge stash of candy....we had so much candy!

Leftover Halloween Candy in a black plastic cauldron with bags of candy in the background

🥘Ingredients

If you're looking for creative ways to use Halloween candy leftovers, this Leftover Halloween Candy recipe, you'll only need a handful of ingredients:

  • tart shells * I use store-bought
  • instant chocolate pudding
  • whipped cream
  • almond extract
  • leftover Halloween candy
ingredients in leftover Halloween candy tarts

*See recipe card for quantities.

🔪Instructions

Bake tart shells as per instructions on package. Cool.

Blind baked tarts shells in muffin tin

Add instant pudding (2 tablespoon approximately) to each cup. Then add 1 cup of chopped chocolates, dividing evenly by 12 tarts.

tarts being filled with chocolate pudding and chocolates

Add whipped cream to each tart, dividing evenly by all tarts.

leftover Halloween candy tarts in a muffin tin with some with whipped cream on them and a pastry bag with a 1M tip filled with whipped cream

Then top with more candy pieces.

leftover Halloween candy tarts in a red muffin tin

Hint: Use a pastry bag with 1M tip to pipe whipped cream on top of tarts. It looks nicer than spooning it on.

📖 Variations & Substitutions

  • Candy- you can use leftover candy or buy candy specifically for these candy tarts. You could use any candy you prefer. I use chocolate like kit kats, twix bars, milky way chocolate bars, butterfinger candy bars, heath bars (aka skor bars) reese’s pieces and reese’s peanut butter cups. I also use sweet tarts, leftover m&m , jolly ranchers (gummies) and leftover candy corn. You could even use cookie dough (just replace raisins with chocolate chips)! * I do NOT recommend using hard candy in this recipe
  • Pudding - us any type of pudding you prefer - white chocolate, pistachio, butterscotch etc... You could also use pudding cups (Snack packs) so you don't have to make the pudding
  • Whipped cream - use a whipped topping or spray whipped cream to make this quicker
  • Flavoring - you can use a peppermint extract, cake batter (it will be similar to boo batter flavor) vanilla extract, or any kind of extract you prefer
  • Tart Shells- you can use store-bought tart shells for sake of time or make you own with my No Fail Pie Crust (Cold Water Pastry)
  • WW friendly- use a non-fat whipped topping and sugar-free pudding to lighten this up

🍽Equipment

You need to use a muffin tin to make this leftover Halloween candy recipe, you'll also need a hand mixer Iaffiliate links) if you're using real whipped cream and making the pudding from a box ( and not using snack packs)

🌡️Storage

Store these tarts in the fridge in an airtight container, as the ingredients are perishable. You can store the leftovers for up to 2 days.

If you want to make this in advance, store the ingredients separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days (make sure you stabilize the whipped cream (see Top Tip) if you want it to hold. These ingredients do not hold up well to freezing.

one leftover candy tart sitting in front of a tray of tarts

👪 Serving size

This easy recipe makes 12 tarts. However, you can also cut this recipe in half or double or triple it by adjusting the serving size on the recipe card. Just click on the blue serving size (it's highlighted in blue) and select the number of servings you’d like and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly. 

💭Top tip

If you are using real whipped cream and would like to make it in advance, the best way to make sure it will hold it's whip is to stabilize it. I stabilize mine with piping gel (affiliate link) instead of gelatin because it's so much easier! You need 2 tbsps of piping gel per cup of whipping cream and you add it at the soft peaks stage. *If you store it in the fridge for a day or two, you can beat it to stiff peaks again with an electric mixer

🎥 Video

If you're not sure how to beat your whipped cream to stiff peaks, watch this video: How to whip whipping cream to stiff peaks

If you're looking for recipes for delicious leftover Halloween candy recipes, you'll love this easy Halloween candy tart! It's a delicious dessert and a great recipe for using up that candy.

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8 Leftover Halloween Candy Tarts on a black platter with candy
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🎃🍬Leftover Halloween Candy Tart Recipe

Use up your leftover Halloween candy and enjoy it another way with this easy Leftover Halloween Candy Tart. Made with instant chocolate almond pudding, whipped cream and a store-bought tart shell, it's simple and quick to make!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: candy, Halloween, leftover
Special Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12 tarts
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 12 tart shells * I use store-bought
  • 170 g - box of instant chocolate pudding *you will have leftover
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup whipped cream *it will double in volume
  • 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
  • 2-3 cups leftover Halloween candy
  • 2 tablespoon piping gel (optional)
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Instructions

  • Bake tart shells as per instructions on package. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, make up box of instant chocolate pudding as per package directions * If using prepared snack pack pudding (see variations), skip this step
  • Mix almond extract into pudding.
  • Beat whipped cream to soft peaks, add white granulated sugar and beat to stiff peaks *If using a prepared whipped topping (see variations) skip this step *See video in post for instructions on how to beat whipped cream to stiff peaks
  • Gather candy you are using and chop up larger pieces ( chocolate bars etc..). I used 1 cup of chopped chocolate bars and Reese's peanut butter cups.

Assembly:

  • Add approximately 2 tablespoon of chocolate pudding to each tart shell.
  • Add chocolate, dividing evenly by 12 tarts.
  • Add whipped cream, dividing evenly by 12 tarts
  • Add on candies such as smarties, Reese's pieces, and Jolly Rancher gummies. Top with a piece of chocolate (I used ½ a mini Reese's peanut butter cup)
    collage of 4 photos showing how to assemble Leftover Halloween Candy Tarts

Notes

*See post contents for important recipe information and tips!
Nutrition Facts
🎃🍬Leftover Halloween Candy Tart Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 tart)
Calories 311 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 266mg12%
Potassium 41mg1%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 112IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tart | Calories: 311kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 44g (15%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg (4%) | Sodium: 266mg (12%) | Potassium: 41mg (1%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 33g (37%) | Vitamin A: 112IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 47mg (5%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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