Mexican Desserts for Cinco de Mayo

It’s that time of the year! Celebrate with these delicious Cinco de Mayo Desserts.

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From cookies to cakes, there is a YUMMY, sweet treat for everyone. The big question is: Which of these Mexican desserts are you going to try first?

A collage of over 20 cinco de mayo desserts.

Take out your sombrero and bite into one of these pieces of Mexican heaven.

Here’s a list of 20+ authentic Mexican desserts, a few Mexican-inspired desserts, and overall yummy eats. Hope you enjoy!

Mexican Sweet Bread Conchas in a decorative and colorful tablecloth.

Mexican Conchas

Fluffy, soft Conchas (Mexican Sweet Bread) are yummy baked treats.

It is one of the most popular kinds of “pan dulce”(or Mexican sweet bread) named for the shape of the the topping that looks like a seashell.

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

Fresas con Crema

Yes please! Fresas con Crema is a light and fruity Mexican dessert.

Ripe juicy strawberries in a creamy sauce. It’s the perfect dessert for warm summer nights.

A cake knife removing a slice of Flan from the dessert.

Mexican Flan

This traditional Mexican dessert is incredibly DECADENT, rich, and luscious. Mexican Flan is so hard to resist.

Look at how creamy it is! Now that’s serious Mexican food porn!!

A slice of Tres Leches Cake on a white plate topped with raspberries.

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?

FYI: This is another family recipe that has been passed down a few generations.

Pineapple Empanadas

If you’re looking for Cinco de Mayo desserts for vegetarians, look no further.

This recipe for Pineapple Empanadas, or Empanadas de Piña, is a definitely worth trying.

These yummy and 100% vegan empanadas are sweet and slightly tart.

Arroz con Leche

This has to be one of the most traditional Mexican desserts out there.

Arroz con Leche is sweet and creamy.

You can even make this ahead of time which is always a big plus!

Pan de Elote

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

As a morning treat or after dinner dessert, every bite is like a pinata in your mouth.

Mexican Chocolate Cake

This Mexican Chocolate Cake is so yummy and so easy. Moist and delicious. Grab a fork and dig in!

Slice of Carlota de Limon on white plate next to plate of icebox cake.

Carlota de Limón

Carlota de Limon is a no bake, no frills, easy Mexican dessert.

If you’re having a Cinco de Mayo party this year, you can even make it ahead of time. Then take it out when you’re ready to enjoy.

Cajeta

Cajeta is a rich, thick, and sweet Mexican caramel sauce made with goat’s milk. Drizzle on apple slices or on toast.

Tamales Dulces

These types of tamales are relatively unknown of north of the border, but they are a favorite in Mexico.

Tamales Dulces (or Sweet Tamales) are made with pineapple and shredded coconut. Scrumptiously good.

They’ll have you everyone around the table saying, “Muy Bueno!”

Pumpkin Empanadas

Of all the Cinco de Mayo desserts listed here, Pumpkin Empanadas rank high with many Mexicans.

They are easy to make especially if you use already prepared pie dough. They come together in a snap!

Buñuelos

Buñuelos are a typically made during Christmas time, but who wouldn’t want to bite into one of these crunchy treats in May?!

Mexican fritters topped with sugar and ground cinnamon are so so good!

In some parts of Mexico, they drizzle them with a piloncillo sauce. Mmm!!!

A Mexican spiced chocolate chip cookie cut in half and surrounded by chocolate chips.

Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies

Want more easy Cinco de Mayo desserts? NO PROBLEM!

Mexican Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies take cake boxes to an entirely new level.

Yes, you read that correctly. This is a cake box recipe. Chocolately goodness with a Mexican twist, ready in minutes!

Hoja rascas

Hojarascas are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. These Mexican shortbread cookies are crumbly and just SO GOOD. Serve with a glass of milk or coffee and enjoy!

A tamal sitting on top of a corn husk drizzled with cajeta sauce and topped with a pecan next to a decorative clay mug.

Tamales de Cajeta

Want more authentic Mexican desserts? Try this one!

Tamales de Cajeta are incredibly yummy. Made with nuts and Mexican caramel, these are easy to love.

Pumpkin cupcakes topped with frosting and drizzled with cajeta next to a pine cone and an orange pumpkin.

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cajeta Frosting

Sink you teeth into these Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cajeta Frosting. Sweet. Creamy. So yummy. What’s not to love?!

Blueberry Empanadas

Blueberry Empanadas are fruity hand pies that you’re going to love. Baked sweet treats good enough to eat!

Dulce de Leche Donuts

Who doesn’t like easy Cinco de Mayo Desserts?!

These Dulce de Leche Donuts are just that. Easy to make and easy to eat! (wink wink)

In a nutshell, it’s a yummy donut filled with creamy dulce de leche. Yum!

Conchas Bread Pudding

Remember the conchas from a few pictures above? If you have a few leftover or some of them went stale, don’t throw them away. Make this dessert instead!

Conchas Bread Pudding (or Capirotada de Conchas) is a delicious and decadent treat. A perfect way to end any Mexican meal.

Carlota de Fresa

Carlota de Fresa is an icebox cake that requires NO baking. Layers and layers of strawberries and cream. Delicious in every way!

Banana Pineapple Pudding Parfait

There’s no monkeying around with these Cinco de Mayo Desserts. Banana Pineapple Pudding Parfait creamy and dreamy. A cold dessert that requires no baking. YES!