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February 24, 2021

13 Popular Mexican Desserts

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Best authentic Mexican Desserts all in one place! Warmed up, cooled down and everything in between – comer hasta (eat up)! You have likely heard of churros, but what about Fried Ice Cream or Rumchata Cakes? Or how about Apple Pie Tacos?

Best authentic Mexican Desserts all in one place! Warmed up, cooled down and everything in between – comer hasta (eat up)! You have likely heard of churros, but what about Fried Ice Cream or Rumchata Cakes? Or how about Apple Pie Tacos?

We’ll even throw in a vegan option for those family and friends that ask for or require it. Disfrutar (enjoy)!

Table of Contents

  • What Do People Eat for Dessert in Mexico?
  • What are Popular Spanish Desserts?
  • Best Mexican Desserts for Cinco De Mayo
    • 1. Traditional Mexican Flan
    • 2. Easy Homemade Churros with Chocolate Sauce
    • 3. Tres Leche Cake
    • 4. Mexican Brownies
    • 5. Fried Ice Cream
    • 6. Dulce De Leche
    • 7. Rumchata Cupcakes
    • 8. Apple Pie Tacos
    • 9. Mexican Hot Chocolate Pie
    • 10. Cinnamon Mexican Wedding Cakes
    • 11. Apple Enchiladas
    • 12. Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
    • 13. Vegan Mexican Chocolate Lava Cake
  • Authentic Mexican Desserts: Easy Mexican Flan Recipe

What Do People Eat for Dessert in Mexico?

As you’ll likely quickly learn, the diversity in Mexican desserts may be unmatched.

There are literally hundreds of options. From puddings, fruit salad with cream, to cheese candy, spice candy, sweet pastries and even milk cake!

What are Popular Spanish Desserts?

Some of the Mexican desserts actually from earlier Spanish recipes. For example, flan is a popular Spanish dessert that has become one of the traditional Mexican desserts.

Best Mexican Desserts for Cinco De Mayo

1. Traditional Mexican Flan

Mexican Flan

Five simple ingredients is all you’ll need here. This creamy custard dessert is very popular in Mexico. The flan is cooked with caramel on the bottom of the pan, and custard mixture on top. Serve with caramel sauce or go healthier with fruit on top of the side.

2. Easy Homemade Churros with Chocolate Sauce

Churros with Chocolate Sauce

Some say if you haven’t tried authentic Mexican Churros you haven’t lived!

Hot, crispy, cinnamony goodness – and add chocolate sauce…how can you go wrong!

A few simple ingredients and 30 minutes is all you’ll need!!

3. Tres Leche Cake

Tres Leche Cake

Seven words can sum up this dandy dessert. Soft, delicious, melt in your mouth!

Did I mention it’s topped with whipped cream? And leftovers taste just as delectable.

4. Mexican Brownies

Mexican Brownies

This is all about the triple C – Chocolate, Cinnamon, and are you ready for this – Cayenne!

Yes, spice up your brownies and you won’t be disappointed!! Our attached recipe will take you through all the steps, and 20 to 25 minutes later you’ll be biting into your new favorite brownie recipe!!!

5. Fried Ice Cream

Fried Ice Cream

This might be my favorite Mexican dessert. Textures are key here, as the ice cream balls must be frozen solid before breading. Serve them immediately out of the fryer, and you’ll be drooling in satisfaction.  They are indeed a must try Mexican dessert!

6. Dulce De Leche

Dulce De Leche

Pronounced dool-say dee lay-chay, this spanish phrase basically means sweet milk, or candy of milk.And get this…you’ll only need one ingredient! When it’s finished you can use it many ways. Over ice cream. As a dip for churros. A filling for your favorite dessert…just to name a few!!

7. Rumchata Cupcakes

Rumchata Cupcakes

Cake mix Rumchata liqueur and a few everyday ingredients is all you’ll need here.

Rumchata has only been around for just over a decade, but these cupcakes could last in your family for centuries! Garnish with cinnamon, or cinnamon sticks for a finishing touch!!

8. Apple Pie Tacos

Apple Pie Tacos

This may be the one of most interesting Mexican desserts, but it’s all the simplest!

It’s exactly how it sounds. Cinnamon-Sugar Apple filling in a crispy taco. Add caramel sauce, and top it with whipped cream – and boom! Your tip here…use Granny Smith apples!!

9. Mexican Hot Chocolate Pie

Mexican Hot Chocolate Pie

This starts with the Graham Cracker crust, and goes from there. We’ve told you about the triple-C before, but this about the triple-S. Silky, Smooth and Spicy! Cinnamon, Ginger Vanilla and Spicy Cayenne are all key ingredients to make this dessert a finished product.

Add a little whipped cream to take down the spice level!

10. Cinnamon Mexican Wedding Cakes

Cinnamon Mexican Wedding Cakes

You can call these cookies too or snowballs – either way they’re just bundles of goodness!

Get your ingredients together, and bake these beauties for 15 minutes. Dust with sugar and you can say you perfected, and enjoyed, Mexican Wedding Cakes!!

11. Apple Enchiladas

Apple Enchiladas

Apple pie inside an enchilada – believe it! And oh ya drizzled with caramel sauce.

Served hot or at room temperature, you can’t lose by adding vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to this crowd pleaser!

12. Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

You’ll go from “those sound good,” to “those are good!”

Light, flaky, pastry-type bread served with sugar or honey. And they can be eaten either chilled or heated.

13. Vegan Mexican Chocolate Lava Cake

Mexican Chocolate Lava Cake

This recipe will make you four Vegan Mexican Chocolate Lava Cakes. Twenty minutes to bake, 10 minutes to cool and you’re that close to instant gratification! And to think they’re vegan – oh my!

Best authentic Mexican Desserts all in one place! Warmed up, cooled down and everything in between – comer hasta (eat up)! You have likely heard of churros, but what about Fried Ice Cream or Rumchata Cakes? Or how about Apple Pie Tacos?

Authentic Mexican Desserts: Easy Mexican Flan Recipe

Mexican Flan is one of the most popular Mexican Desserts. It’s sweet, creamy, and made with only 5 ingredients.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Izzy
Calories: 132kcal

Ingredients 

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14-oz)
  • 1 ¼ cup whole milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 7-inch round pan and a large baking dish. Set them aside.
  • Place a skillet over medium heat. Add sugar, stirring constantly until it completely melts and turns into syrup.
  • Remove from heat, and pour the syrup into a 7-inch round pan. Spread the syrup evenly to cover the entire bottom of the pan. Set it aside and let it cool down and harden.
  • Whisk together eggs, condensed milk, whole milk and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour the mixture into the syrup-coated pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Place the pan in a large baking dish. Then pour water into the dish. You need enough water to reach halfway up the pan.
  • Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Remove the dish from the oven, and lift the pan out of the baking dish. Then remove the aluminum foil. Let it cool to room temperature.
  • Once cooled, cover with another piece of aluminum foil. Place in the fridge for 4-6 hours.
  • When you’re ready to serve, remove the foil. Slide a knife along the edges of the pan.
  • Then place a plate on top of the round pan. Carefully flip it. Then lift the pan. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 82mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
Author: Izzy
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mexican Desserts
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I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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