Let’s be honest — leftover Easter chocolates don’t last long in most households. Devouring them like a Tasmanian Devil or Cookie Monster is basically tradition.
But just in case you do have a stash leftover (or you’re trying to pace your kids’ sugar intake), here are some deliciously creative ways to use them up!
Whether you’re after easy baking projects or indulgent treats, these fun ideas are perfect for the whole family.
1. Choc-Egg Iced Cake Pops
These sweet little cake pops are a great project for the kids, especially if you’re preparing gifts for friends and relatives or a party for Easter. Use leftover white chocolate or any fun egg shapes to add colour and texture.
Melt away any white chocolate to use in our Chicken and Bunny Cake Pop recipe or if you’re a bit over Easter, use up what you can with our normal cake pop recipe tutorial.
2. Mini Cheesecakes Topped with Eggs and Bunnies
Mini cheesecakes topped with eggs and bunnies? Yes, please. These make a perfect dessert for post-Easter entertaining or as a cheeky afternoon tea treat.
Your little ones will be happy to sacrifice some of their chocolates if they know they are getting this gorgeous and delicious bites in return.
3. Hot Chocolate Milkshakes
Want to make the most out of your leftover Easter chocolates?
These dreamy milkshakes combine warm, melted chocolate with vanilla ice cream and marshmallows for an ultra-indulgent drink.
Pro tip: Add a splash of rum or brandy for an adults-only version.
Perfect after a big day of chasing children on Easter egg highs – brandy or no brandy.
4. Toblerone Cheesecake
If your leftover Easter stash includes Toblerone, you’re in luck. This no-bake cheesecake is rich, creamy, and topped with chocolate buttercream for extra decadence.
There are a million and one chocolate recipes that can help you use up some of the extra Easter chocolates. So whilst the kids are on holidays, make this a fun activity and let them lose in the kitchen.
5. Dark Chocolate Fudge
Simple, quick, and utterly irresistible. This fudge melts in your mouth and is a perfect way to use up dark chocolate bunnies or eggs.
If you’re an inventive cook there are a lot of things you can do with this recipe, from adding additional flavours, like peanut butter, to topping with fresh fruits like a crushed raspberry ganache. We ate ours plain, with raspberries on the side!
6. Chocolate Salty Balls
These can easily be turned into cake pops with a paddle pop stick! So good, so few ingredients and so easy to make!
7. Chocolate Ripple Tarts
Make use of those leftover dark and white chocolates! Gotta go!
The ideal time to prepare these Chocolate Ripple Tarts is just before you want to eat them; if you wait until the day before, they will taste dull!
8. Chilli Chocolate Truffles
Spice up your leftover Easter chocolates with these luscious chilli chocolate truffles! ADULTS ONLY****
Turn your leftover dark chocolate into something a little daring with these rich, velvety Chilli Chocolate Truffles. The subtle heat from red chilli blends beautifully with the richness of the chocolate for a bold, grown-up treat.
They’re perfect for dinner parties, DIY gifts, or sneaky late-night indulgence. Just melt, mix, roll, and chill — minimal effort, maximum wow factor.
If you’ve never made truffles before, these Chilli Chocolate Truffles are sure to be a big hit.
9. Choc Chunk, Cashew and Cranberry Cookies
Soft, chewy, gooey — these cookies are loaded with crunchy nuts, tart berries, and big chocolate chunks. They’re the perfect way to turn your Easter haul into a sophisticated snack.
Do you have a fantastic chocolate recipe that would help use up some extra Easter Chocolate?
Is there a way we can get this in American measurements as well? Maybe a button for conversion?