I've gathered 20 of my all time favorite Mexican desserts, and yes, the world famous churros are here. Think sweet empanadas, pillowy sopapillas, and a whole parade of treats that bring authentic flavor to any table. Whether you're throwing a Cinco de Mayo bash or just feeding a weeknight sugar craving, these easy recipes have you covered.
1. MEXICAN WEDDING COOKIES
Mexican Wedding Cookies (you might know them as Russian Tea Cakes or Snowball Cookies) are an essential in my dessert recipe box. They're a must have in any Mexican dessert lineup: simple, sweet, and covered in a generous layer of powdered sugar. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any moment a sweet craving hits.
2. SOPAIPILLAS
Get ready to bite into the crispiest, golden homemade sopaipillas that are a true Mexican dessert classic. This fantastic recipe makes them so easy, you'll be pulling them out for every Cinco de Mayo fiesta or taco night gathering. There's nothing quite like that warm, pillowy inside and crackly outside delivering a taste of tradition in every single bite.
3. STRAWBERRY SOPAPILLA CHEESECAKE BARS
Talk about the best of both worlds. These strawberry sopapilla cheesecake bars marry that classic sopapilla flavor with creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries.
They're the perfect sweet treat to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. One bite and you'll be in dessert bliss.
4. MEXICAN FRUIT SALAD
You have to try this tasty Mexican fruit salad. It's a sunny mix of tropical fruits tossed in a honey lime dressing that gets a little zing from chili lime seasoning. The sweet, tangy, and spicy combo is so refreshing, and it's the perfect dish to bring to potlucks or backyard BBQs.
5. MEXICAN S’MORES
Give classic s'mores a Mexican makeover. These Mexican s'mores layer in traditional cinnamon and rich chocolate for a festive Cinco de Mayo spin. If a camping party is in the cards, this recipe is absolutely nonnegotiable.
6. CINNAMON RICE PUDDING
This cinnamon rice pudding is the definition of cozy. It's a classic Mexican dessert that's all creamy, sweet, and laced with warm cinnamon.
Perfect for scooping up on Cinco de Mayo, or honestly, any day you need a little comfort in a bowl. So simple, so satisfying.
7. FRESAS CON CREMA
If you're after something easy and utterly simple, fresas con crema is your answer. This traditional Mexican dessert is nothing but fresh, juicy strawberries swimming in a sweet cream. It's light, refreshing, and absolutely delightful.
8. TRES LECHES CAKE
Let's talk about a true classic: Tres Leches Cake. This beauty is a vanilla sponge that gets luxuriously drenched in three kinds of milk and crowned with billowy whipped cream. It's impossibly moist, rich, and the ultimate way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
9. CHURROS
Churros are an absolute no brainer, right? I'm showing you just how simple it is to make these ridiculously good cinnamon sugar sticks right at home.
They're a total must for your Cinco de Mayo dessert lineup. And here's the best part: skip the chocolate and dunk them into whatever dip makes your heart sing.
10. CINNAMON CHOCOLATE FLAN
For all my fellow flan fanatics, here's another one you need in your life: cinnamon chocolate flan. It's where silky, creamy flan meets deep, rich chocolate in the most irresistible way. This dessert is a total showstopper for Cinco de Mayo and will have everyone asking for seconds.
11. MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
If you want to sweeten up your Cinco de Mayo, these Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes are the answer. They bring a delicious twist with warm cinnamon spice swirling through deep, rich chocolate. It's an irresistible fiesta in cupcake form that'll have everyone asking for the recipe.
12. ARROZ CON LECHE
Arroz con leche is the creamy, dreamy traditional rice pudding that never fails to please a crowd. Made with simple pantry staples like rice, milk, cinnamon, and sugar, it's as easy as it gets. This classic Mexican dessert will totally satisfy your sweet tooth, especially on Cinco de Mayo.
13. THE BEST ABUELITA HOT CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
Get ready to fall in love with Abuelita hot chocolate brownies. They're deeply fudgy, with that signature hint of warm spice that makes them dangerously good.
One bite of these irresistible treats and you'll be baking batch after batch. Trust me on this.
14. MEXICAN PALETAS POPSICLES
Chill out with homemade Mexican paletas that burst with real fresh fruit flavor. They're incredibly refreshing and delicious, perfect for cooling down at a Cinco de Mayo get together. Plus, these popsicles are totally gluten free, vegan, and low carb friendly.
15. AIR FRYER STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE CHIMICHANGAS
Got an air fryer? You have to whip up these irresistible strawberry cheesecake chimichangas. They're a fun, delicious spin on a classic Mexican dessert, and they taste like pure Cinco de Mayo joy.
16. CHOCOFLAN RECIPE
Calling all flan lovers, this one's for you. You get the best of both worlds: a layer of rich chocolate cake magically fused with silky, creamy flan.
This chocoflan is pure indulgence and will seriously impress at any Cinco de Mayo party. Yum, indeed.
17. COPYCAT TACO BELL CINNAMON TWISTS
I'm bringing the drive thru home with these copycat Taco Bell cinnamon twists. They're crispy, sweet, and coated in cinnamon sugar, making them a super fun and easy Cinco de Mayo treat.
So what are you waiting for? Add these to your must make Mexican dessert list right now.
18. MEXICAN CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM
Ice cream lovers, raise your hand. Melissa from Ice Cream Inspiration created an incredible Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream that I'm absolutely crazy about. It's a fantastic twist on classic Mexican dessert flavors, perfect for scooping up at Cinco de Mayo or whenever a sweet craving strikes.
19. DESSERT TACOS
If you love tacos as much as I do, you have to try these dessert tacos. They take the classic handheld and flip it into a cinnamon scented dream, stuffed with a gooey apple pie filling that's pure cozy goodness.
Every single bite gives you that irresistible contrast of crispy shell and soft, warm spiced apples. It's the kind of sweet twist that makes Cinco de Mayo (or any Tuesday) feel extra special.
20. SOPAPILLA CHEESECAKE RECIPE
If you're as obsessed with sopapillas as I am, you'll flip for Mateo's famous sopapilla cheesecake bars. It's a dreamy mashup of two beloved desserts: creamy cheesecake meets that signature crispy, cinnamon spiced pastry. These bars are an absolute showstopper for Cinco de Mayo.