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31 Best Mexican Dessert Recipes

By: Britni Vigil
5/02/2022Updated: 5/02/2022
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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!

Collage of images of Mexican desserts

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 form 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.

But if you’re 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!

Sopapilla Cheesecake
These sopapilla cheesecake bars are the easiest dessert ever! Cinnamon, sugar, crescent rolls, and cream cheese combined in a yummy dessert the entire family will enjoy!
Check it out!

Easter egg cake on a cake plate
Pinata Cake
This delicious Easter egg cake can easily be transformed into a pinata cake that's filled with any type of candy and surprises instead of Easter eggs! It does feed a lot of people though so it's perfect for a special occasion or the holiday season!
Check it out!
Churro cupcakes
Churro Cupcakes
These cinnamon sugar churro cupcakes are topped with a rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting and a churro bite! All of the delicious flavors of a Mexican churro in cupcake form!
Check it out!
Slice of chocolate tres leches cake
Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
A chocolate tres leches cake that has a bit of a kick from the addition of cayenne pepper (or chili powder). Or if you want a more traditional tres leches cake, you can make this gingerbread tres leches but with regular cake instead of gingerbread!
Check it out!
stack of sombrero sugar cookies
Sombrero Cookies
These cute sombrero cookies combine sugar cookies with a gum drop and some sprinkles for the most festive cookies ever!
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margarita cupcakes with lime wedges on top
Margarita Cupcakes
Light and fruity cupcakes that are both flavored with and topped with lime! They're a delicious version of the popular Mexican drink!
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slice of tres leches cake with strawberries on top
Classic Tres Leches Cake
An easy tres leche cake (aka three milks cake) that's soaked with a sweet mixture of three milks then topped with whipped cream and cinnamon! A delicious dessert no matter what you're craving and one of the most popular Mexican cake recipe.
Check it out!
Tres leches cupcake with a strawberry on top
Tres Leches Cupcakes
If you don't want to make an entire tres leches cake, these cupcakes are a great way to get the same flavor but simpler! They're perfect for individual serving treats for your party, especially when served with fresh strawberries on top!
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piles of churro cake bites
Churro Cake Bites
Angel food cake gets turned into these crispy churro cake bites! They have a soft center and a crispy sugar crunch! A fun and non-traditional Mexican dessert idea!
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chocolate cupcake with a Vanlla wafer taco on top
Taco Cupcakes
Use your favorite cupcake recipe and add a cute little taco made out of Vanilla Wafers on top! And don't forget the toppings, those are the best part!
Check it out!
white plate with dessert nachos on top
Dessert Nachos
You may not be having a nacho bar at your party but that doesn't mean you can't serve up nachos! These dessert nachos start with homemade cinnamon chips then get topped with all sorts of delicious snacks including homemade whipped cream made with a little heavy cream!
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sugar cookies wrapped to look like tacos
Taco Cookies
Classic sugar cookies get wrapped up like tacos and filled with sweet taco toppings! These are not only fun but look delicious!
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colorful cookies that look like sombreros with sprinkles
Sombrero Pinata Cookies
The most colorful sombrero cookies get filled with a fun surprise to turn them into little mini pinatas! They're as fun to eat as they are delicious.
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dulce de leche bar broken open
Dulce De Leche Bars
These bars may look fancy, but they're as easy as can be! Two oatmeal layers sandwich a dulce de leche layer creating a delicious texture that's perfect for Cinco De Mayo!
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Slice of Mexican wedding cake on a white plate
Mexican Wedding Cake
This cake is made with just six ingredients to create a sweet and moist cake full of pineapple flavor! It's one of the best Mexican wedding cakes for any occasion!
Check it out!
cookies that look like pinatas
Pinata Cookies
Fun pinata shape cookies that come with a sweet surprise inside! They're easier to make than they look and totally worth the effort!
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sopapilla dipped in honey
Homemade Sopapillas
There's nothing more classic than just enjoying homemade sopapillas, and this recipe is a good one!
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plate full of Mexican wedding cookies
Mexican Wedding Cookies
These delicious cookies require only a few basic ingredients and can be baked in just minutes! A great option if you're looking for a simple dessert without a lot of effort required that still tastes great!
Check it out!
sliced dulce de leche cheesecake
Dulce De Leche Cheesecake
This creamy dulce de leche combines the sweet flavor of dulce de leche with a little sprinkle of sea salt on top for one decadent dessert!
Check it out!
Mexican caramel flan on a white plate
Caramel Mexican Flan
Caramel flan is a staple when it comes to Spanish desserts and this easy to follow recipe leaves you with a silky smooth caramel flan that's totally worth the time it takes to make!
Check it out!
bowl full of Sweet Mexican corn cake
Mexican Sweet Corn Cake
This could really be considered a side dish but it's called a cake, so I'm including it with desserts. Plus, it's sweet, creamy, and delicious – three things that make a great dessert!
Check it out!
Three Mexican conchas stacked on top of each other
Mexican Sweet Buns
These sweet buns (or concha) or the equivalent to a Mexican Sweet Bread and so tasty! Plus, if you make them brightly colored like this, they're for your next Cinco De Mayo party! They'd also make a great addition to a Mexican charcuterie board!
Check it out!
glass dish with Mexican rice pudding
Arroz Con Leche
This creamy Mexican rice pudding can be served warm or chilled, making it the perfect dessert for any time of year! And it's a simple recipe made with just white rice that you probably already have on hand! This is one of my husband's favorite Mexican dessert recipes!
Check it out!
Mexican chocolate cake with cream on top
Mexican Chocolate Poke Cake
Devil's food cake gets soaked in chocolate milk and topped with a spiced mascarpone cheese, creating a super moist chocolate cake. This one sounds incredible!
Check it out!
churros on a plate with dipping sauces
Homemade Churros
Is there anything better than a little Mexican fried dough? How about fried dough covered in cinnamon sugar then dipped in a homemade caramel sauce and homemade chocolate sauce? You could even try it in this homemade raspberry sauce! This is a must-try!
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stack of apple pie taquitos on a white plate
Apple Pie Taquitos
While not traditional taquitos, these are a sweet alternative! Apple pie filling is rolled up in tortillas then baked until crispy! Finish it off with a little cinnamon sugar for one sweet Mexican dessert!
Check it out!
fried ice cream with chocolate sauce and a cherry
Fried Ice Cream
I'm not sure if this is truly a Mexican dessert, but they also serve it at our favorite Mexican restaurants, so I'm including it! Vanilla ice cream gets rolled in toppings (sometimes even fried cornflakes) then the ice cream ball gets fried to perfection! Top that all with chocolate sauce for a delicious treat.
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Margarita Bars
These delicious bars have a creamy lime tart filling that gets its flavoring from a little sugar and lime juice! Plus, they are made with a salty pretzel shortbread crust for the salty sweet flavor you expect from a margarita!
Check it out!
slice of Mexican impossible cake
Chocoflan Impossible Cake
I'm not sure why it's called impossible cake, but this chocolate cake that gets stacked with creamy vanilla flan then topped with caramel looks like we should all make it! And the easy recipe makes it seem totally possible to make!
Check it out!
stack of Mexican cinnamon cookies
Mexican Cinnamon Cookies
These delicious Mexican shortbread cookies are light and buttery! Plus, they're rolled in cinnamon sugar to make the perfect ending to your Mexican feast!
Check it out!
Mug of Mexican hot chocolate
Sweet Mexican Hot Chocolate
I'll leave it up to you to decide if hot chocolate is a dessert, but I decided we needed some sort of sweet chocolate drink to round out this list! And even if you don't count it as a dessert, it would go well with any of these Mexican dessert recipes!
Check it out!

More Delicious Mexican Recipes

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

  • Taco meat recipe – the best homemade taco seasoning plus tips for making it perfect every time!
  • Queso fundido – a homemade chorizo gets topped with lots of ooey gooey cheese in this delicious Mexican dip!
  • White chicken enchiladas – a white enchilada recipe that combines chicken, creamy sauce, and lots of great flavor!
  • Strawberry mojito mocktail – a mocktail version of the popular Mexican drink!
  • Ham and cheese empanadas – these are just like the ones my husband used to eat all the time while living in Latin America!
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