No Bake Halloween Treat
Get ready to cast a spell at your Halloween bash with these spine-chilling, no-bake Halloween tarts! The crust? Oh, it’s not just any crust—it’s made from hauntingly black Oreo crumbs that will have your guests questioning what dark magic lies beneath. Inside, the creamy filling is a devilish concoction of silky white chocolate and a sinister berry blend.
Want a darker twist? Load up on blackberries and blueberries for that eerie, shadowy hue. Feeling a little more bloodcurdling? Toss in raspberries, currants, or strawberries to conjure a blood-red filling that looks straight out of a vampire’s feast.
Top these wicked tarts with a creepy gummy eye for that unsettling finishing touch, or keep it a little more mysterious with a dollop of whipped cream and frozen berries.
Whether your guests are ghouls, witches, or mere mortals, this dessert is sure to make their hearts race—or at least, what’s left of them. Happy haunting, and enjoy the fearfully delicious treats… if you dare!
🥘 Ingredients
Crust
- Eerily Black Oreos
- Melted Butter
Filling
- Heavy Cream
- Berry Mix – Want a dark and brooding tart? Lean into blackberries, black currants, and blueberries. Feeling more like a gruesome, bloody treat? Go heavy on raspberries, red currants, and strawberries. Either way, this will be the heart of your dark magic.
- Lemon Zest
- Butter
- Brown Sugar – A dash of sweetness that balances out the tart berries, giving your tarts that sweet, dangerous allure.
- White Chocolate
- Gelatine Granules
- Water
- Orange Cream Extract – A hint of citrusy magic to elevate the flavors and give your filling a spooky seasonal twist.
Garnish
- Frozen Berry Mix – Scatter these icy gems atop your tarts, for that eerie, frost-bitten look.
- Creepy Gummy Eyes – One glance at these, and your guests will feel like the tarts are watching them… Don’t blink.
- Whipped Cream – Straight from the can if you’re feeling a little lazy (we’ve all been there)—but still perfect for a ghostly swirl of sweetness on top.
See the recipe card for quantities.
🔪 Instructions
Step 1
Melt your butter until it’s liquid gold. While it melts, crush your eerily black Oreos—whether you use a rolling pin and plastic bag or an electric shredder—until they resemble fine, sandy crumbs.
Step 2
Combine the melted butter with the Oreo crumbs until the mixture holds together when pressed but still feels crumbly—like dark magic in your hands.
Step 3
Press this mixture into small tart tins (2 tablespoons per tin) or small springform tins (4-5 tablespoons). Let these cursed crusts chill in the fridge while you brew up the filling.
Step 4
Soak the gelatin granules in water for 3-5 minutes, giving your filling its hauntingly smooth texture.
Step 5
In a pan, combine the berry mix, sugar, and water. Simmer until the sugar dissolves, and the berries burst, creating a dark and delicious potion.
Step 6
Add the heavy cream, lemon zest, and butter to the pan. Simmer again, then remove from heat and stir in the soaked gelatin, white chocolate, and orange cream extract. Use a hand blender to create a smooth, silky filling—blend for 2-3 minutes for best results.
Step 7
Retrieve your Oreo crusts from the fridge. Carefully spoon the berry ganache into each tart, being cautious not to overfill them.
Step 8
Place a creepy gummy eye in the center of each tart. Allow the ganache to set in the fridge for at least 3 hours, though overnight is even better for the ultimate spooky effect.
Step 9
Once set, add whipped cream around the gummy eye, like eerie shadows creeping in, and top with frozen berries for that icy, haunted touch.
💭 Top Tip
If your crust is too dry, add more melted butter. If it’s too mushy, toss in extra Oreo crumbs to bring it back from the dead.
🍽 Equipment
- Mini Tart Pans or Mini Springform Pans
- Electric chopper or a ziplock bag with a rolling pin
- Immersion blender
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowls
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No-bake Halloween Mini Tarts
Equipment
- Mini Tart Pans or Mini Springform Pans
- Electric chopper or a ziplock bag with a rolling pin
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Crust
- 17 Oreos
- 4 tbsp Melted Butter
Filling
- 1 tbsp Gelatine Granules
- 3 tbsp Water for the gelatine
- 5 oz Berry Mix
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 3 tbsp Water for the berries
- ¾ cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 1.7 oz Butter
- 1 cup White Chocolate
- 4 drops Orange Cream Extract
Garnish
- 8 Creepy Gummy Eyes
- 1 cup Frozen Berry Mix f
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Begin by melting 4 tbsp Melted Butter.4 tbsp Melted Butter
- Crush 17 Oreos—whether you use a rolling pin and plastic bag or an electric chopper.17 Oreos
- Combine the melted butter with your Oreo crumbs until the mixture feels sandy but sticks together when pressed.
- Press the buttery crumbs into small tart tins (about 2 tablespoons for each) or use small springform tins (4-5 tablespoons here). Once pressed, let these dark delights chill in the fridge while we conjure the filling.
- Soak 1 tbsp Gelatine Granules in 3 tbsp Water for 3-5 minutes.1 tbsp Gelatine Granules, 3 tbsp Water
- In a pan, add 5 oz Berry Mix, ¼ cup Brown Sugar, and 3 tbsp Water. Let them simmer until the sugar dissolves and the berries begin to burst.5 oz Berry Mix, ¼ cup Brown Sugar, 3 tbsp Water
- Stir in ¾ cup Heavy Cream, 1 tbsp Lemon Zest, and 1.7 oz Butter, bringing the potion back to a simmer. Then, remove it from the flame and add the soaked gelatin, 1 cup White Chocolate, and 4 drops Orange Cream Extract. Blend with a hand blender until it becomes a perfectly smooth, magical mixture.¾ cup Heavy Cream, 1 tbsp Lemon Zest, 1.7 oz Butter, 1 cup White Chocolate, 4 drops Orange Cream Extract
- Fetch your chilled Oreo crusts from the fridge. Gently spoon the berry ganache into the tart shells, filling them carefully so they don’t overflow.
- Place one of the 8 Creepy Gummy Eyes in the center of each tart and let the ganache set in the fridge for at least 3 hours, but preferably overnight.8 Creepy Gummy Eyes
- To finish, swirl Whipped Cream around the gummy eye like a ghostly shadow and scatter frozen berries from 1 cup Frozen Berry Mix on top for an extra creepy effect.1 cup Frozen Berry Mix, Whipped Cream
Notes
Nutrition
⛑️ Food Safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For further information, check Safe Food Handling – FDA.
These are such fun and delicious Halloween treats! My kids loved the ones with the eyes!
Hehe, that is so wonderful! Thank you, Liz!
My family loved this!
Awesome, Liz! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this recipe!
You are most welcome, Criss!
I loved this recipe and am going to make it again for my grandkids on Halloween. Spooky and delish!
I love this mini no bake halloween treat perfect. I am going to make it again for this Halloween. I love it on first try.
Thank you so much, Swathi! I am glad you liked them!