27 Mexican Desserts To Make For Cinco De Mayo (& All Year Long)

We don't often feel like getting a deep fry going. But when you have an easy churro recipe this delicious, it's absolutely worth it. They only take a few minutes to fry and will actually still taste good at room temp, making them a great party dessert!

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The secret to this sweet and savory scoop is chamoy, a sauce made of pickled fruits and chiles that is delicious on pretty much everything, but popular on fresh fruits, raw veggies, and grilled corn. If you can't track it down, we've provided an alternate recipe for a spicy strawberry swirl using Tajin. If you can't find Tajin in your grocery store, try out some chili powder or hot sauce and taste as you go!

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Traditionally a pillow-shaped deep-fried dough, sopapillas are the Mexican, cinnamon-sugar topped cousins to puff pastry. Naturally, it follows that sopapilla and cheesecake are a match made in heaven: crispy, sweet dough sandwiching creamy, smooth cheesecake filling is a combination that can't be beat.

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A tres leches (which means "three milks" in Spanish) cake is a sponge cake that contains three different types of milks to make it extra moist and tasty. It's basically the original poke cake, and you're going to be obsessed.

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Champurrado is like the best kind of hot chocolate you could have on a cold winter day. Unlike the plain, watery version you make with the powdered stuff, this hot chocolate is thick, rich, and decadent, thanks to masa harina (yep, the stuff usually used to make corn tortillas). Instead of tasting like a Choco Taco, though, the masa lends a delicately sweet corn flavor and gives the champurrado a delightful richness.

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Similar to crème brûlée or panna cotta, flan never goes out of style.

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Homemade caramel is delicious, but it's not the easiest. We love the simplicity of dulce de leche, and in our opinion, it's just as tasty as classic caramel! All you need is a can of sweetened condensed milk and a little time.

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Similar to a snowball cookie, polvorones are often called Mexican wedding cookies, though where that name came from is a bit unclear. What is crystal clear is that they're melt-in-your-mouth delicious and worthy of any holiday cookie spread.

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Conchas are probably the most recognizable of all Mexican pan dulce. Pan dulce means sweet bread in Spanish—think of these little breads as the brioche of Mexico. They've got a delicious sugary topping, often flavored with vanilla, chocolate, or café con leche (so have them for dessert or breakfast).

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In the heat of summer, nothing satisfies quite like a fruit Popsicle, or paleta. This classic strawberry version is big on fruit flavor and not too sweet.

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In Mexican culture, capirotada, or Mexican bread pudding, is a popular casserole-style dish that evokes religious significance during the Easter holiday. The ingredients are symbolic of Christ, his body, his blood, the cross, the nails on the cross, and the holy shroud. TMYK!

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We are obsessed with churros and love making them at home, but sometimes we don't have the time to fry up a fresh batch. These cookies are the perfect solution. Caramel (or dulce de leche?) gets sandwiched between puff pastry and then tossed in cinnamon sugar for a simple and fast yet completely addicting treat.

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Pillowy soft and fragrant with anise and orange flower water, this Mexican sweet bread is eaten during the weeks around Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The sugar-coated loaf is typically decorated with a skull or crossbone shape, the crossing of the bones meant to represent the four directions of the Aztec calendar.

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If Mexican hot chocolate is good, spiced Mexican hot chocolate PIE is even better. This filling's light and fluffy, with a little bit of heat.

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We hate when recipes call for just a tablespoon or two of booze. This cheesecake calls for a generous pour—enough so that you can actually taste the RumChata once the cheesecake is baked.

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Made with tequila, triple sec, sweetened condensed milk, Cool Whip, and lots of lime juice, it tastes like a creamy version of a frozen margarita. In other words, it's amazing.

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The first thing we will say about these snowballs, also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies, is that you shouldn't eat them while wearing your Sunday best. The powdery confectioners' sugar that makes these snowballs "snowy" and delicious can end up dousing you in sugar with every bite, but it's SO worth it.

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Whether you makes these homemade churro chips in the oven or air fryer, they're beyond amazing. Coated in cinnamon and sugar they are perfect for dipping in some cheesecake dip or in a simple chocolate ganache. We love how simple these are to make, which makes them great for throwing together last minute.

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Deciding between a strong margarita and a really good cheesecake never needs to be an issue again. This no-bake cheesecake mousse gets spiked with tequila and has a citrus punch from lime juice. Serve it up in margarita glasses for the fanciest cocktail party.

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This festival favorite is more custard than cake. That’s due to the three types of milk (the tres leches) it soaks in: whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and cream of coconut.

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