Between pumpkin carvings, trick-or-treating, and spooky costume-clad parties, the season of Halloween brings with it various scrumptious treats. Once everyone’s favourite night is over, being left with tons of pumpkin and candies has somehow become a timeless tradition now.
Although October ends with Halloween, our sugar rush and pumpkin-y food cravings definitely don’t. Rather than just giving your Halloween stash away, why not give them a second life by turning them into treats that you can enjoy throughout the week or coming months? So, if the next day you find yourself wondering how to use the Halloween leftovers, we have 7 creative recipes that are wholesomely delicious.
Pumpkin Pasta
Make the most of leftover Halloween pumpkins with this comfy and silky delicious Pumpkin Pasta. Ready in few steps, this homey delight also carry all the fall season flavours.
Ingredients:
Olive oil
Pumpkin
Onion
Tomato puree
Garlic
Salt
Black pepper
Whole milk
Parmesan
Pasta of choice
Chocolate Pizza
Okay this may annoy the purists and Italians, but a chocolate pizza is every dessert lover’s dream come true. Golden brown pizza crust, loaded fillings of chocolates, marshmallows, and Nutella. Sound perfect, right?
Ingredients:
All-purpose flour
Milk powder
Granulated sugar
Instant yeast
Salt
Vegetable oil
Warm water
Butter
Nutella
Chocolate of choice
Marshmallows
Butternut Squash Hummus
Ready in a few steps, this creamy and smoky delight is all you need on a cosy day. Creamy chickpeas are paired with earthy butternut squash for a flavorful spin, creating a scrumptious dip.
Ingredients:
Butternut squash
Garlic
Lemon juice
Canned chickpeas
Tahini
Olive oil
Salt
Black pepper
Ground cinnamon
Ground cumin
Smoked paprika
Monster Cookies
If you love cookies and are left with a ton of Halloween candies, Monster Cookies are what you should bake. Made up of a combination of chewy oatmeal and chocolates, these cookies will surely be a hit in your family.
Ingredients:
Butter
Granulated sugar
Salt
Peanut butter
Egg
All-purpose flour
Rolled oats
Vanilla extract
Baking powder
Baking soda
M&M candies
Chocolate chips/ chunks
Popcorn Bars
Yes, Popcorn Bars are super underrated, but they are also the best went it comes to impressing a huge crowd and using leftover candies.
Ingredients:
M&M candies
Popcorn
Peanuts
Mini marshmallows
Butter
Canola oil
Chocolate chips/ chunks
Salt
Vanilla extract
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Just as the Pumpkin Spice Latte is a fall beverage must, a Pumpkin Cheesecake is a dessert must. So if you are left with Halloween pumpkins, bake this inspiring and flavourful cheesecake.
Ingredients:
Pumpkin
Cream cheese
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Sour cream
Corn syrup
Cinnamon
Graham crackers
Butter
Whipped cream
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