Description
These delightful Leftover Candy Halloween Tarts are a perfect way to repurpose your leftover Halloween candy into a festive and delicious dessert. Featuring a crisp tart shell filled with creamy instant chocolate almond pudding and topped with sweet whipped cream and chopped candy pieces, these tarts are simple, quick, and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
Tart Shells
- 12 tart shells (store-bought)
Filling
- 170 g box of instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup whipped cream (it will double in volume)
- 1 tbsp white granulated sugar
Topping
- 2-3 cups leftover Halloween candy, chopped (including chocolate bars and Reese’s peanut butter cups)
- 2 tbsp piping gel (optional)
Instructions
- Bake Tart Shells: Preheat the oven as per the tart shell packaging instructions. Bake the tart shells according to the package directions. Once baked, allow them to cool completely before filling.
- Prepare Chocolate Pudding Filling: In a large bowl, prepare the instant chocolate pudding mix according to the package instructions. If using a prepared snack pack pudding, skip this step. Stir in 1/4 tsp almond extract to add a subtle nutty flavor.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, beat the whipped cream to soft peaks. Add 1 tablespoon of white granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. If using a prepared whipped topping, this step can be skipped.
- Chop the Candy: Gather your leftover Halloween candy and chop larger pieces like chocolate bars and peanut butter cups into bite-sized pieces to ensure easy topping distribution.
- Assemble the Tarts: Spoon the chocolate pudding mixture evenly into the cooled tart shells. Gently fold or pipe the whipped cream over the pudding layer. Sprinkle the chopped leftover Halloween candy generously on top. Optionally, pipe 2 tablespoons of piping gel over the candy for added shine and adherence.
Notes
- Use up your leftover Halloween candy by turning it into these flavorful tarts, giving your treats a fun and delicious second life.
- If you prefer, you can use prepared snack pack pudding and whipped topping to save time.
- Beating whipped cream to stiff peaks is essential for a stable topping; a video demonstration helps if unsure.
- Store-bought tart shells simplify preparation, but homemade shells can be used for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 266 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
