Sweet Halloween Coffins

Name: Sweet Halloween Coffins
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Apricot jam approximately 1 cup; Pan di Spagna (Sponge cake) 12.5 oz; Powdered sugar 2 spoonfuls; Water boiling to taste; Dark chocolate 0.7 oz; Cookies (such as oro saiwa) 10; Dark chocolate 5.3 oz; Fresh liquid cream ½ cup; Glucose 1 oz; Food decorations colored sugar flowers (or wafer flowers) to taste

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307

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 307
Carbohydrates g 47.5
of which sugars g 34.9
Protein g 4.7
Fats g 10.9
of which saturated fat g 5.92
Fiber g 0.8
Cholesterol mg 77
Sodium mg 43

Difficulty: Difficult
Prep time: 30 min
Serving: 10
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Lively colors and spooky coffin shapes turn Sweet Halloween Coffins into a real family favorite for October gatherings. These creative treats are a big part of any Halloween party—kids, teens, and adults all smile when they spot a dish stacked with coffin-shaped Halloween sweets on the table. Bright icing, fun details, and a soft, chewy bite make every one of these stand out—there’s just something about the coffin recipe that always gets people talking. Friends usually snap photos before grabbing one for themselves, since the look is so perfect for a Halloween charcuterie coffin or mixed Halloween sweets display. Colorful, bold, and easy to match with other treats, these sweets bring instant spooky charm...They’re DELICIOUS plus they just scream Halloween fun, right down to the last chewy bite.

Families love the adaptability here: bring them out for an after-school treat, spotlight them as a themed centerpiece for a big event, or include them as spooky candy gifts for kids and neighbors (seriously, such a hit at school or around the block). For busy home cooks, it’s hard to beat flexible ideas like this—mix them in with your other Halloween food ideas, serve alongside a big coffin cake recipe, or pile them high on a platter for an instant festive touch that always wows the crowd. Pairing these with punch, candy corn, or crisp snacks lets you create a buffet of Halloween treats that really LOOKS the part and gets everyone excited. Versatility is key, and this Halloween coffin recipe fits any plan—it’s reliable, kid-friendly, and right at home in every Halloween sweets display. Oh, and don’t be surprised if you get a few recipe requests or repeat visitors just for this—families usually agree, these creepy-cute Halloween sweets just bring more joy to the table.

INGREDIENTS

307

Calories per serving

Ingredients for 8 Coffins: Apricot jam 1 cup (100 g) - approximately; Pan di Spagna (Sponge cake) 12.5 oz (350 g)

for the Tombstones: Powdered sugar 2 spoonfuls; Water to taste - boiling; Dark chocolate 0.7 oz (20 g); Cookies 10 - (such as oro saiwa)

for the Coating: Dark chocolate 5.3 oz (150 g); Fresh liquid cream ½ cup (125 ml); Glucose 1 oz (25 g); Food decorations to taste - colored sugar flowers (or wafer flowers)

Preparation

How to prepare Sweet Halloween Coffins

To prepare the sweet Halloween coffins, draw the shape of a coffin on a cardboard, 4 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. Divide the sponge cake into two layers 1 and cut out at least 10 shapes following the cardboard drawing 2, then slice them horizontally 3.

Sift the jam with a strainer 4 and spread it on the coffins: fill the inside layer 5 and carefully cover the sides and the top as well 6.

Place the coffins on a wire rack 7 and start preparing the chocolate glaze: heat the cream over low heat 8 and, when it reaches the boiling point, remove it from the heat and add the glucose 9

and the chocolate, previously chopped with a knife (10-11). Stir until the chocolate is completely melted: you should get a creamy glaze. When the glaze is ready, pour it over each coffin 12, letting it drip over all sides and trying to cover all the jam-coated surfaces evenly (to facilitate this operation, you can use a flat-bladed knife).

Now prepare the tombstones: remove the corners from the upper end of all the cookies 13, then prepare a water glaze by dissolving powdered sugar in a bowl with 2 teaspoons of boiling water and stirring until you obtain a homogeneous and thick glaze (for more details on the water glaze recipe click here). Cover the cookies with the glaze 14, let them drain on a wire rack and allow them to dry well. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler (or in the microwave), transfer it to a pastry bag and decorate each cookie with the initials RIP (Rest In Peace) 15.

Now take some rectangular bowls, turn them upside down and cover them with a colored paper napkin 16, as shown in figure 16, then place a coffin on top, upon which you will lean a tombstone 17. Finally, decorate the surface of the coffin with wafer flowers 18: the sweet Halloween coffins are ready to be enjoyed!

Storage

Store the sweet Halloween coffins for up to one day, under a glass dome.

Tip

If you like, you can soak the sponge cake in liqueur, such as rum or alchermes.

For more information on how to prepare cake syrup How to make syrup for cakes.

For perfect sponge cake slicing suggestions, find tips in the cooking guide click here.

Also try the recipe for sweet graves, click here

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Sweet Halloween Coffins

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How to prepare Sweet Halloween Coffins

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