Creative Uses for Leftover Easter Chocolate

So, Easter has come and gone, and now you’re left with a mountain of chocolate eggs, half-eaten bunnies, and the overwhelming feeling that you may have gone a bit overboard at the supermarket. Don't worry, we've all been there.

Instead of attempting to eat it all in one go (no judgment if you do), why not get creative with those chocolatey leftovers? From indulgent desserts to unexpected savoury twists, we’ve got you covered.

A blue mug filled with hot chocolate, topped with marshmallows and cinnamon, held warmly by two hands

Melt It Down for Ultimate Hot Chocolate

Turn your leftover Easter haul into the richest, silkiest hot chocolate you’ve ever tasted. Simply melt some chocolate in warm milk, add a pinch of salt (yes, salt enhances the flavour), and top with whipped cream and marshmallows. Bonus points if you chuck in a chocolate bunny’s ears for dramatic effect.

Make a No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

If baking isn’t your thing, whip up a no-bake chocolate cheesecake instead. Melt down your Easter chocolate and mix it into a cream cheese and whipped cream filling. Pour over a biscuit base, chill, and try to resist eating it straight from the tin.

Upgrade Your Brownies

Brownies are already the ultimate comfort treat, but when you stir in chunks of leftover chocolate eggs, you reach a whole new level of fudgy goodness. Simply chop up your chocolate and mix it into your favourite brownie batter before baking.

Pro tip: if you’ve got caramel-filled eggs, swirl them into the mix for extra indulgence.

A square chocolate brownie with nuts on a white plate, accompanied by a black spoon on a crinkled white background.

DIY Chocolate Bark

Feeling fancy? Make chocolate bark! Melt your chocolate and spread it out onto a lined baking tray. Then, sprinkle over whatever goodies you have, nuts, dried fruit, crushed biscuits, or even bits of leftover mini eggs. Let it set, then break into pieces. It’s like a grown-up version of an Easter egg, but arguably even better.

Stir It Into Porridge (Yes, Really!)

For those who want to pretend they’re being healthy, add some grated Easter chocolate to your morning porridge. It melts into a beautifully chocolatey, creamy bowl of joy. Top with bananas or berries to balance things out (or at least make yourself feel better about eating chocolate for breakfast).

Juicy strawberries on forks drizzled with rich melted chocolate, set against a dark, moody background.

Chocolate-Dipped Fruit

If the Easter binge has left you craving something a little lighter, dip fresh fruit into melted chocolate for an easy, sophisticated snack. Strawberries, bananas, and even orange segments work brilliantly. Just pretend you’re at a fancy dessert café and not standing in your kitchen covered in melted chocolate.

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Toast

Spread peanut butter on toast and top with some melted Easter chocolate. It’s like a posh, deconstructed Reese’s cup, and it’s honestly life-changing.

Bake Some Easter-Inspired Cookies

Take your favourite cookie recipe and swap out chocolate chips for chunks of Easter eggs. If you’ve got any crème eggs lying around, try pressing one into the centre of each cookie before baking for a gooey, decadent centre.

A tray of freshly baked chocolate cookies with chunks of melted dark chocolate, resting on parchment paper.

Chocolate Fondue Party

Got people to impress? Melt your Easter chocolate, set out some dipping treats (marshmallows, fruit, biscuits), and suddenly you have a DIY chocolate fondue. Fancy, right? This works particularly well if you need to use up lots of different types of chocolate, mix them all together for a unique flavour!

Make Chocolate Ice Cream

No ice cream maker? No problem. Blend melted Easter chocolate with double cream and condensed milk, freeze, and enjoy homemade chocolate ice cream with minimal effort.

A scoop of melting chocolate ice cream in a white ramekin, with a spoonful being lifted against a beige backdrop.

There you have it, ten glorious ways to make the most of your leftover Easter chocolate. Whether you’re melting it, baking it, or just throwing it into your morning porridge, one thing’s for sure: no chocolate shall go to waste! (At least, not in this house.)

So, what are you making first?