Typical sweets to celebrate Día de Muertos

If you are looking for the best recipes for typical sweets to celebrate Día de Muertos and decorate your altar, you will love this selection. Traditional and full of flavor, these Mexican desserts will add the ideal sweet touch to your table this November 1st and 2nd.

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Pumpkin in syrupPumpkin in syrup is one of the most traditional recipes of the Día de Muertos season. Very easy to prepare and with an irresistible flavor, pumpkin in syrup is a dessert you can't miss.See recipe
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Chocolate cereal skullsThese chocolate cereal skulls are a typical Mexican sweet that cannot be missing from your Día de Muertos altar. Have you tried them?See recipe
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Tejocotes in syrupSoft and delicious, tejocotes in syrup are a typical Mexican sweet ideal for including in your Día de Muertos altar. You will love them!See recipe
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Candied sweet potatoThis traditional sweet from the streets of Mexico will give the perfect touch to your Día de Muertos altar. You can't miss it!See recipe
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Amaranth skulls with chocolateHow about some delicious amaranth skulls with chocolate to decorate your altar? Colorful and tasty, these skulls will give the perfect touch to Día de Muertos.See recipe
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Dead bread filled with vanilla ice creamWhile dead bread is not technically a typical sweet, it is an emblematic sweet bread of Mexican cuisine. If you want to add an extra touch of sweetness, try filling it with vanilla ice cream. You will love it!See recipe