20 Best Mexican Desserts

Did you save room for a few Mexican desserts? As in plural … Because two is always better than one.

Two slices of flan.

Two churros.

Yes please! And keep ’em coming!!

These sweet treats vary from state to state, region to region, family to family, but they’re all good eats.

The problem is: which of all these scrumptious Mexican desserts do you eat first?
Hope you enjoy this collection of Mexican desserts… even if it’s just eye candy. 😉

Flan

This Mexican classic dessert is incredibly decadent, rich, and luscious. Flan is one of those Mexican desserts that is hard to resist.

Just look at how creamy it is! YUM!

By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen: Get the Recipe

Mexican Wedding Cookies

These Mexican Wedding Cookies (Polvorones) are rich, buttery and crumbly shortbread cookies that melt in your mouth and are absolutely irresistible!

Hard to eat just one cookie. By Isabel Eats: Get the Recipe

Pastel de Tres Leches

You’ll love this authentic Mexican recipe for Tres Leches Cake (or Pastel de Tres Leches). Who can resist this heavenly and decadent dessert?

By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen: Get the Recipe

Churros

These fabulously crunchy & delicious Churros are one of the easiest Mexican desserts that can be made at home!

Dunk them in a rich hot chocolate – or dulce de leche – sauce for a decadent dessert to die for. By Mommy’s Home Cooking: Get the Recipe

Pineapple Empanadas

This recipe for Pineapple Empanadas, or Empanadas de Piña, is a keeper. These yummy and vegan empanadas are sweet and slightly tart.

They make a great dessert for everyone in the family. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen: Get the Recipe

Mangonada Popsicles

The mangonada is a quintessential Mexican treat made with mango, orange juice, chamoy and Tajín and it’s a popular snack or dessert with street vendors and neverías (ice cream shops) in Mexico.

The sweetness of the mango and orange juice is contrasted by the sourness of the chamoy, and together they make a perfect marriage of what’s known as an “agridulce” (sweet and sour) flavor.

By The Other Side of the Tortilla: Get the Recipe

Arroz con Leche

Arroz con Leche is a classic Mexican dessert. Creamy, sweet, and delicious.

It will have you saying, más por favor, or more please. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen: Get the Recipe

Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread)

Conchas is a type of pan dulce, or Mexican sweet bread.

It is one of the most popular kinds of “pan dulce” named for the shape of the the topping that looks like a shell.

This authentic Mexican Conchas recipe is something to be enjoyed with a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen: Get the Recipe

Capirotada

Capirotada, or Mexican bread pudding, is a traditional Mexican recipe typically made during Lent.

It is a favorite dessert especially on Fish Fridays during the Lenten season.

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Cajeta

Cajeta, also known as “dulce de leche” in other Spanish speaking countries, is a Hispanic sweet thick milk caramel sauce or syrup.

Perfect for dunking churros or filling empanadas.
By Mexican Made Meatless: Get the Recipe

Pan de Elote

There’s no wrong way to eat Pan de Elote, or Mexican Sweet Corn Cake.

As a treat with your morning coffee or for dessert, every bite is absolutely scrumptious.
By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen: Get the Recipe

Carlota de Limón

Carlota de Limón is a dessert to make with your kids. Make it with cereal as in this recipe or with Galletas Marias.

It is a cold and creamy Mexican dessert. Delicious in every way.
By Mexico in My Kitchen: Get the Recipe

Fresas con Crema

This dessert is Mexican classic. Fresas con Crema is light and fruity.

Perfect for warm summer nights when strawberries are in season.
By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen Get the Recipe

PALETAS DE PIÑA Y LIMÓN

These PALETAS DE PIÑA Y LIMÓN are made with real fruit juice and very little sugar.

Bursting with flavor, they offer a sweet bite to the end of any meal.
By Sweet Life Bake: Get the Recipe

Pound Cake Topped with Cinnamon Crema

This Pound Cake topped with Mango and Cinnamon Crema is made with juicy mango and just enough spice from the cinnamon.

You’re going to love this easy recipe!
By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen: Get the Recipe

Chocoflan

Chocoflan, or Pastel Imposible, combines two irresistible desserts into one: rich chocolate cake and creamy vanilla-flavored flan.

A bite out of this cake will blow your mind!

By Piña En La Cocina: Get the Recipe

Pumpkin Empanadas

Pumpkin Empanadas make yummy, sweet treats. Perfect with your morning coffee or just because.

A classic Mexican dessert that’s a favorite all year long.
By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen: Get the Recipe

Buñuelos

Buñuelos are a typically made during Christmas time.

Mexican fritters topped with cinnamon and sugar. Or drizzle them with a piloncillo sauce. Delicious!

By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen: Get the Recipe

Dulce de Leche Donuts

This is a yummy donut filled with creamy dulce de leche.

An easy Mexican dessert that’s great for parties, or for when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen: Get the Recipe

Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you are looking for easy Mexican dessert recipes, look no further.

Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies are so yummy and take cake boxes to an entirely new delicious level.

Yes, you read that correctly. This is a cake box recipe.

An ideal dessert for busy moms.
By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen: Get the Recipe

I found another Mexican dessert recipe after the original blog post published.

So, there are technically 21 desserts here. It is an authentic Mexican recipe and had to be included in the mix.

Rosca de Reyes

Rosca de Reyes, or Roscón de Reyes, is an oval-shaped Mexican dessert and Spanish dessert eaten on or around January 6th.

It celebrates the Three King’s visit to the Baby Jesus.

A delicious treat with a special surprise inside. See the VIDEO or follow the step-by-step tutorial.

By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen: Get the Recipe

Which of these Mexican desserts would you eat first?