Calavera Pears in Chocolate Coffee Sauce (00:48)

Here is a fun and simple twist on a Día de Muertos tradition. Grab your kids to help decorate pear halves like calaveras for a tasty treat and sweet memories. See the full recipe for this fun dish here https://www.elmejornido.com/en/recipes/calavera-pears-in-chocolate-coffee-sauce/ Find more recipes rich in hispanic history and culture @https://www.instagram.com/elmejornidonestle/ Calaveras, or skulls, are an iconic decoration for Día de los Muertos. Traditionally they are made of sugar and feature colorful designs as a bright reminder to celebrate and honor both life and death. Ingredients 4 pears, peeled, cut in half and cored 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk 2 large tablets or 5 small disks NESTLÉ ABUELITA Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Drink 2 teaspoons NESCAFÉ Café de Olla Instant Coffee Beverage Granules 16 NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 8 star anise pods 8 raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1 tablespoon colorful candy sprinkles #diademuertos #dayofthedead #sugarskull #recetas