Día de los Muertos Party Ideas: Candy, Desserts & Treats for Your Celebration
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Día de los Muertos, celebrated November 1st and 2nd, honors loved ones who have passed with ofrendas, marigolds and their favorite foods. It isn't "Mexican Halloween." It's a joyful celebration of memory.
If you’re planning a get-together, these Día de los Muertos party ideas blend traditional Day of the Dead food with the sweet, sour and spicy flavor of Chilitos chamoy.
Traditional Day of the Dead Food
Start with the classics: pan de muerto, the sweet bread topped with dough "bones," plus calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls), calabaza en tacha and amaranth alegrías. Then add your loved one's favorite treats to the ofrenda. For many families, that favorite is Mexican candy, especially chamoy candy.
Day of the Dead Candy: Build a Chamoy Candy Table
Every party needs a mesa de dulces. Our Chamoy Gusher Balls are the star: juicy fruit gushers coated in tamarindo chamoy and chili seasoning, in Clásico (mild) or Spicy. They're vegan, gelatin-free and gluten-free.
Add Jamaica Gusher Balls for a hibiscus twist, and hand out 6 oz chamoy candy bags (Gummy Worms, Peach Rings, Manguitos, Sour Belts) as party favors tied with orange ribbon. New to chamoy? Read What Is Chamoy?
Planning tip: a 32 oz jar serves 5 to 6 guests.
Easy Día de los Muertos Desserts
These Day of the Dead treats take minutes to make.
- Marigold mangonada cups: Blend frozen mango with lime, swirl Chilitos Chamoy Sauce inside clear cups, fill, and top with Chamoy Dried Mango.
- Tierra de panteón: Layer chocolate pudding and crushed cookies, then add Chamoy Gummy Worms peeking out of the "dirt."
- Chamoy candy board: Set a bowl of chamoy in the center and surround it with gusher balls, peach rings, fresh mango, jicama and mini pan de muerto.
- Fruta con chamoy cups: Fill cups with mango, cucumber and watermelon, then drizzle with chamoy and fresh lime.
Drinks and Hosting Tips
Dip cups of agua de jamaica in Chamoy Sauce, then chili-lime seasoning. This makes for a great base for any drink or mocktail you have in mind.
For guests 21+, chamoy micheladas or dipping your favorite beer bottle in chamoy sauce with tajin can be a real crowd-pleaser. Invite each guest to bring a photo of someone they're honoring for a community ofrenda and enjoy.
Orders from Chilitos process in 24 to 72 hours and arrive in 2 to 7 business days, so order by October 20th for a November 1st party!
Day of the Dead Food FAQs
What desserts are eaten on Day of the Dead?
Pan de muerto, calabaza en tacha, flan, chamoy candy, and Mexican hot chocolate are classics.
Is chamoy candy spicy?
Chilitos Clásico chamoy is mild and kid-friendly. Our Spicy chamoy, made with Carolina Reaper, brings the real heat.
When should I order for my party?
Orders process in 24 to 72 hours and arrive in 2 to 7 business days, so order by October 20 for a November 1 party.
Where can I buy chamoy candy?
At mychilitos.com, with shipping to all 50 states, Canada, Australia and Europe.
What authentic Mexican candy is traditional for Día de los Muertos?
Sugar skulls and alegrías, and Mexican candy with chamoy.
Celebrate the Ones You Love
Honor your loved ones one sweet bite at a time. Shop Chilitos Chamoy Gusher Balls, chamoy candy bags and Chamoy Sauce, then tag @mychilitos to share your ofrenda!
