Pan de muerto, or Mexican Day of the Dead bread, is a type of bread traditionally prepared to celebrate Día de Muertos and it is an essential element in Mexican altars in honor of those who passed away. Give a twist to this classic pan dulce with this recipe for filled pan de muerto 3 ways. Whether you fill them with pastry cream, clotted cream, or dulce de leche, these filled panes de muerto are a decadent treat that is perfect for the Day of the Dead.