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Chocolate Coffin Pop Tarts

Looking for a spooky yet delicious treat for your Halloween party? These Chocolate Coffin Pop Tarts are a frightfully fun twist on the classic pain au chocolat. Perfect for a Halloween breakfast or buffet table, these pastry coffins can be made vegan or gluten-free with a few simple swaps. Use vegan puff pastry and dairy-free chocolate sauce to make them suitable for everyone, or choose a gluten-free pastry for guests with dietary restrictions. For a dramatic presentation, serve them on a bed of chocolate crumble to resemble a graveyard, or bury” the coffins halfway in a chocolate mousse “graveyard” for a truly spooky effect.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Cuisine: British
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry regular, vegan, or gluten-free
  • Chocolate sauce regular or dairy-free
  • 1 egg beaten (optional, for glazing)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
  3. Using a coffin-shaped cookie cutter, cut out about 20-24 coffin shapes.
  4. On half of the coffins, use a small cross-shaped cutter to create a window in the centre — these will be the tops.
  5. Place the remaining 10-12 solid coffin shapes on the prepared tray.
  6. Spoon a small amount of chocolate sauce onto the centre of each base and spread it slightly (leaving the edges clear).
  7. If using, brush the edges with beaten egg to help seal.
  8. Top with the “cross-window” pieces and gently press the edges together with a fork.
  9. Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash for a golden finish.
  10. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  11. Dust lightly with cocoa powder or cinnamon before serving.
  12. Serve on crumbled chocolate cookies to look like soil, and add tiny sugar skulls or candy bones for extra spooky effect!