Looking for some new Mexican dessert recipes? You don’t need to go to your local Mexican restaurant to enjoy Mexican cuisine, just make it at home!
Mexican recipes are known for using fresh, simple ingredients. Mexican desserts are no exception.
We've got desserts from churro cheesecake bars to Mexican rice pudding to Nutella dessert tacos. Did you read about the Nutella Bar on Costa Smeralda Ship? Crazy good!
Now I will say that the best place to eat a Mexican dessert is Mexico! The food there is so incredible, I keep going back again and again.
Whether you go to the east coast to Riviera Maya or the west coast to Cabo San Lucas, you will find exquisite food like nowhere else in the world.
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Your family will love the fresh flour tortillas baked (or fried) until crispy and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. You've got to try the delicious custards and creamy chocolate desserts infused with spicy chili pepper.
Make a Mexican feast and serve these delicious flavors at your next get-together! And if you love Mexican food, you've got to try this easy Taco Casserole!
Why We Love These Recipes
Mexico has many tasty dessert options that are easy to make and use simple ingredients. We enjoy hosting Mexican-themed dinners to pair some of these desserts with other delicious Mexican food. It’s a great way to host dinners with friends and family!
Most of these recipes are twists on popular Mexican desserts, while some can be considered authentic Mexican desserts. The best part? They don’t take a long time to make!
For more amazing Mexican recipes, check out this authentic Mexican Salsa and these quinoa tacos with beans.
Let’s dive into these delicious Mexican dessert recipes!
Our Favorite Mexican Desserts
Top Tips for Making Mexican Desserts
Use Mexican pure vanilla extract when the recipe calls for vanilla. It really does make a difference. I use Mexican vanilla almost every time I have a recipe calling for vanilla.
Special ingredients are sometimes used to make Mexican food. If you are in the United States and can’t find the ingredients in the Hispanic aisle, check out your local Mexican grocery store.
Several of the Mexican dessert recipes involve fried dough, but they can easily be baked or air fried for a slightly healthier version.
And if you're thinking about booking that trip to Mexico, why wait? The ocean is calling!
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexican flan, Tres leches cake, and churros are probably the most ordered at restaurants. Conchas, or Mexican sweet bread - a sweetened bread roll that has a crunchy exterior - is really popular. Churros are a favorite, too, as well as Mexican buñuelos.
It’s customary to serve a fresh pot of coffee and a bowl of fresh fruit following dessert.
Mexican lime icebox cakes are refreshing and don’t require an oven. They are made with different kinds of milk, key limes, and cookies. You could also whip up a churro no-bake cheesecake. Very little effort, but you wouldn’t know it from the flavor!
More Mexican Recipes
Top Mexican Dessert Recipes
Ingredients
- Easy Churro Cheesecake Bars
- Sopapilla Cheesecake
- Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
- Tamarindo Candy
- Strawberry Cheesecake Tacos
- Eggless Tres Leches Cake
- Churro French Toast Rolls
- Air Fryer Churros with Caramel Cheesecake Dip
- Instant Pot Arroz Con Leche
- Strawberry Raspberry Nutella Dessert Tacos
- Dessert Nachos
- Chocolate Chili Spice Cookies
- Mexican Paletas Popsicles
- Mexican Flan Recipe
- Homemade Churros Bites
Instructions
- Choose a sweet Mexican treat.
- Gather the ingredients.
- Make and enjoy your tasty dessert!
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