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!
The Best Mexican Desserts
These delicious Mexican desserts would be the perfect finale to any Mexican meal whether you’re having homemade tacos, white chicken enchiladas, Mexican street corn pasta salad, or making your own nachos with a nacho bar!
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! And that golden brown color just reminds me of the best churros!
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Pinata Cake
This delicious 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! It’s a sweet dessert with a sweet surprise inside!
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Churro Cupcakes
These cinnamon sugarchurro cupcakes aretopped with a rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting and a churro bite! All of the delicious flavors of a Mexican churro in cupcake form! They’re the next best thing to authentic cinnamon sugar churros!
Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
A chocolate tres leches cake (aka milk 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! There’s a reason it’s a popular recipe!
Sombrero Cookies
These cute sombrero cookies combine sugar cookies with a gum drop and some sprinkles for the most festive cookies ever! This is one of those easy Mexican desserts you wish you would have thought of!
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! If you like the flavors of margaritas, you could try this margarita pie too!
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 makes for one delicious cake!! A delicious dessert no matter what you’re craving and one of the most popular Mexican cake recipe. Plus, you wan the milk to soak through so it’s the perfect make-ahead dessert.
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!
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!
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!
Dessert Nachos Recipe
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 and a sweet sauce.
Taco Cookies
Classic sugar cookies get wrapped up like tacos and filled with sweet taco toppings! These are not only fun but look delicious! Plus, they’re so easy that you don’t even have to just save them for special occasions!
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.
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!
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!
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!
Homemade Sopapillas
There’s nothing more classic than just enjoying homemade sopapillas, and this sopapilla recipe is a good one! And since they use just a few simple ingredients, you won’t have a hard time finding what you need to make these!
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!
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!
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!
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! Or if you want a more cake like sweet Mexican corn cake, try this pastel de elote insead.
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!
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! Classic arroz con leche is one of my husband’s favorite Mexican dessert recipes!
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!
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 or Mexican chocolate sauce? You could even try it in this homemade raspberry sauce! This is a must-try!
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!
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 Mexican treat close to one you’d find in a Mexican restaurant!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Fresas con Crema
This strawberries and cream dessert is one of those easy Mexican dessert recipes that you can make every single day and not get sick of it! It’s a popular dessert and a great way to finish of a Mexican dinner!
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!
