Mexican Dessert Recipes

The ultimate list of Mexican dessert recipes, perfect for a Cinco De Mayo Celebration or just for a little something sweet treat after you enjoy Taco Tuesday! Everything from the best Mexican cakes to Mexican cookies and of course – churros! If you’re looking for some new favorite Mexican desserts, this is the place to find them!

If you’re looking for best Mexican recipes that are sweet, you’re looking in the right place!

I’ve put together a huge collection that includes everything from authentic Mexican desserts to not so traditional Mexican desserts that just use traditional Mexican flavors like churros (my absolute favorite Disneyland food) and dulce de leche. It’s Mexican food at its sweetest!

If you’ve got a sweet tooth and you’re looking for the most popular Mexican desserts – keep reading!

And if you’re looking for Cinco De Mayo dessert recipes, even better because they would be great for any Cinco de Mayo party!

If you need something savory to go with your sweet Mexican desserts, try one these yummy recipes!

mexican dessert recipes

23 Mexican Desserts You’ll Love (+ Easy Recipes)

mexican dessert recipes

Looking for the perfect Mexican dessert? From churros to pineapple empanadas, here are some of our favorite desserts from Mexico.

Ingredients:

  • Churros
  • Fried Ice Cream
  • Dulce de Leche
  • Caramel Flan
  • Tres Leches Cake
  • Sweet Mexican Corn Cake
  • Sopapillas
  • Mexican Buñuelos
  • Chocoflan Impossible Cake
  • Mexican Wedding Cookies
  • Rice Pudding
  • Pineapple Empanadas
  • Mexican Sweet Bread (Conchas)
  • Mexican Sweet Corn Cake
  • Buñuelos
  • Dulce De Leche Donuts
  • Sopapilla Cheesecake
  • Rumchata Cheesecake
  • Apple Pie Taquitos
  • Churro Chips
  • Apple Pie Enchiladas
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate
  • Horchata

Instruction:

  1. Select your favorite Mexican dessert.
  2. Organize all the required ingredients.
  3. Cook up a tasty treat in 30 minutes or less!

5 Popular Mexican Desserts

FAQ

What is the most popular dessert in Mexico?

1. Marbled tres leches cake. A strong contender for the title of Mexico’s favourite dessert, the three milks (condensed, evaporated and full cream) cake will have jaws dropped, lips licked and plates clean.

What do Mexicans have for desserts?

Full list of 21 Mexican Desserts
  • Sopapillas.
  • Sopapilla Cheesecake.
  • Dulce de Leche.
  • Flan.
  • Flan Cake.
  • Fried Ice Cream.
  • Fried Ice Cream Cake.
  • Churros.

Is flan a Mexican dessert?

Mexican flan is a sweet, creamy custard dessert smothered in a rich caramel sauce. Also known as crème caramel, flan is a favorite throughout Mexico, Latin America and Spain, along with other much-loved desserts like tres leches cake and arroz con leche.

What are some traditional desserts in Mexico City?

Mexican Desserts
  • 1 – Natilla (Vanilla Custard) …
  • 2 – Jericalla (Flan and Creme Bruleé in One) …
  • 3 – Polvorones (Orange Shortbread Cookies) …
  • 4 – Nieve de Tuna (Prickled Pear Sorbet) …
  • 5 – Palanqueta (Peanut Bars) …
  • 6 – Cabello de Ángel (Pumpkin Jam) …
  • 7 – Pepitoria (Wafers with Pumpkin Seeds)
About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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