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17 Cinco de Mayo Desserts To Sweet Up Your Celebration

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Looking for the perfect treat after tacos and tamales? These traditional Cinco de Mayo desserts are exactly what your celebration needs. From fruity favorites to creamy classics, these sweet bites are ready to bring the fiesta to your taste buds.

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Homemade Mazapan Candy

Four pieces of handmade, round-shaped dulce de leche fudge are arranged on a colorful, decorative plate. The fudge appears creamy and slightly crumbly. In the background, a red rose and bowl are faintly visible.
Mazapan. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Homemade Mazapan Candy is a sweet peanut treat that’s crumbly, nutty, and super fun to share after your Cinco de Mayo dinner.
Get the recipe: Mazapan

Flan

A close-up of a slice of creamy flan on a white plate. The flan is topped with a glossy caramel layer, and caramel sauce drips down the sides onto the plate. A fork rests beside the dessert. The background is softly blurred.
Flan. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Flan is a rich and silky custard topped with golden caramel that melts in your mouth, and it’s a must-have for any Cinco de Mayo dessert table.
Get the recipe: Flan

Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

A close-up of a scoop of caramel ice cream in a waffle cone. The ice cream is drizzled with a thick, glossy caramel sauce, creating a mouth-watering and indulgent treat against a plain, light gray background.
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream. Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Dulce de Leche Ice Cream is a cool and creamy dessert filled with caramel goodness that’ll keep everyone smiling during your Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Get Recipe: Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

Mantecadas

A golden-brown muffin in a red paper liner sits on a decorative plate with blue floral patterns. In the background, another muffin and part of a blue and white patterned cup are visible. The scene is set on a white cloth.
Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Mantecadas are soft and buttery Mexican muffins that bake up quick and disappear even faster, making them great for a Cinco de Mayo treat table.
Get the Recipe: Mantecadas

Fresas con Crema (Strawberry and Cream)

A glass bowl filled with sliced strawberries coated in creamy yogurt, with a fork resting inside. The bowl is placed on a white cloth, and several fresh strawberries and strawberry slices are scattered around it on a wooden surface.
Fresas con Crema. Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Fresas con Crema is a creamy mix of strawberries and sweet cream that feels light, fresh, and totally perfect for springtime Cinco de Mayo fun.
Get the Recipe: Fresas con Crema

Cortadillos (Mexican Pink Cake)

Two slices of freshly baked Mexican Cortadillos sitting next to each other.
Cortadillos. Photo By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Cortadillos are soft pink cakes topped with frosting and sprinkles, and they’ll totally brighten up your Cinco de Mayo dessert spread.
Get the recipe: Cortadillos

Mexican Sprinkle Cookies

Colorful cookies topped with rainbow sprinkles are arranged on a light brown parchment paper. The sprinkles add a pop of color to the textured surface of the cookies.
Mexican Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Mexican Sprinkle Cookies are buttery and fun treats made with rainbow sprinkles —perfect for kids and kids at heart.
Get the recipe: Mexican Sprinkle Cookies

Panqué de Nuez (Pecan Pound Cake)

A loaf of pecan bread on a wooden cutting board, topped with caramel drizzle and chopped nuts. Two slices are cut and placed in front of the loaf, revealing a moist interior with visible nut pieces.
Panque de Nuez. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Panqué de Nuez is a rich pecan pound cake with hints of cinnamon and gooey caramel, making it a tasty treat to enjoy after your Cinco de Mayo meal.
Get the Recipe: Panqué de Nuez

Carlota de Limon

A slice of Carlota de Limon served on a white plate next to the cake.
Carlota de Limon. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Carlota de Limón is a no-bake lime dessert with creamy layers and cookies, and it’s a cool and zesty way to end your Cinco de Mayo feast.
Get the recipe: Carlota de Limon

Jericalla

A spoonful of jericalla over a white ramekin.
Jericalla. Photo By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Jericalla is a smooth and creamy baked custard with a caramelized top that gives every Cinco de Mayo dinner a sweet and cozy finish.
Get the recipe: Jericalla

Conchas

Close-up of a variety of conchas, traditional Mexican sweet bread, on a vibrant, multicolored woven cloth. The conchas have distinctive shell-like patterns, with one being white and the others in shades of brown.
Mexican Conchas. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Conchas are fluffy sweet breads with fun shell-shaped tops, and they make a soft and sweet addition to any Cinco de Mayo breakfast or dessert plate.
Get the recipe: Conchas

Ensalada de Frutas (Mexican Fruit Salad)

A dessert bowl filled with a colorful fruit salad that includes grapes, strawberries, and kiwi, all mixed and coated in a creamy yogurt. A golden spoon is placed inside the bowl. A blurred bowl with more fruit is visible in the background.
Ensalada de Frutas. Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Ensalada de Frutas is a colorful mix of fresh fruit and creamy topping that’s super easy to throw together. Perfect for those looking for refreshing and light Cinco de Mayo desserts.
Get the recipe: Ensalada de Frutas

Tres Leches Cake (Pastel de Tres Leches)

A slice of white cake topped with whipped cream and fresh raspberries is placed on a white plate. A blurred background with a textured cloth and additional berries can be seen. The cake appears soft and moist, with a golden brown edge and a light, fluffy interior.
Tres Leches Cake. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Tres Leches Cake is a moist and milky favorite that’s soaked in three kinds of sweet cream—perfect for making your Cinco de Mayo celebration feel extra special.
Get the recipe: Pastel de Tres Leches

Empanadas de Cajeta (Caramel Empanadas)

Top view of a plate with two flaky pastries cut in half, revealing their cinnamon-sugar coating. To the right is a cooling rack with more pastries, and a jar of spread with a spoon inside it sits above the plate.
Empanadas de Cajeta. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Empanadas de Cajeta are flaky little pastries filled with Mexican caramel, and they’re the perfect handheld sweet for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta.
Get the recipe: Empanadas de Cajeta

Mexican Fried Bananas

A black and white patterned plate filled with caramelized, sliced bananas drizzled with creamy sauce. A fork rests on the edge of the plate. The dish appears rich and appetizing, suitable for a dessert or sweet snack.
Mexican Fried Bananas. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Mexican Fried Bananas are quick, easy, and full of warm caramel flavor—just right when you need a fast dessert after your Cinco de Mayo tacos.
Get the recipe: Mexican Fried Bananas

Pan de Polvo Cookies

A pile of pan de polvo cookies on a wooden platform.
Pan de Polvo. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Pan de Polvo Cookies are soft little cinnamon-sugar treats that melt in your mouth, making them the perfect bite-sized snack to pass around at your Cinco de Mayo get-together.
Get Recipe: Pan de Polvo

Mexican Buñuelos

Bunuelos (or Mexican Fritters) by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

Mexican Buñuelos are crispy, sugary disks of fried dough sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and they’re the crunchy treat every Cinco de Mayo party needs.
Get the recipe: Mexican Buñuelos

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Maggie Unzueta is the face behind In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been publishing Mexican recipes and creating delicious recipes since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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