Cinco de Mayo takes place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, and while the holiday has a deep history in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo celebrations have become widely popular in the United States too. Commemorating the Battle of Puebla in 1862, this national holiday commemorates the day the Mexican army secured victory over France during the Second Franco-Mexican War.
And while Cinco de Mayo parties held across America can range from rowdy to relaxed, one thing's for sure—there will always be plenty of Cinco de Mayo appetizers, Mexican side dishes, and delicious Mexican dessert recipes to enjoy.
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If you want to skip the crowded restaurants and throw a laidback fiesta this year, it's quite easy to plan a Mexican-themed celebration at home, complete with some fantastic Mexican dessert recipes for Cinco de Mayo. Here are 50 of our favorites you are sure to love.
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Churros, caramel flan, tres leches cake and apple enchiladas are just a few easy Mexican desserts to add a touch of authenticity to your dessert table on May 5, making this Cinco de Mayo the sweetest yet!
Desserts For Cinco de Mayo
Dulce de Leche
Foodmania
This caramel-like sauce is key to so many Mexican desserts.
Get the recipe: Dulce de Leche
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Cherry Pie Chimichangas
Ben Rayl
Cream cheese and cherry pie filling in a crispy shell dusted with cinnamon sugar.
Get the recipe: Cherry Pie Chimichangas
Cinco de Mayo Popsicles
The View From Great Island
Fresh flavors of lime, strawberry and coconut make these festive extra delicious.
Get the recipe: Cinco de Mayo Popsicles
Caramel Cinnamon Apple Enchiladas
Worth Whisking
A super simple dessert that tastes like apple pie in a wrap.
Get the recipe: Caramel Cinnamon Apple Enchiladas
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
12Tomatoes
These sweet squares are so addictive, you won't be able to eat just one.
Get the recipe: Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Marzipan Dark Chocolate Truffle
A Sweet Spoonful
The perfect little dark chocolate bite.
Get the recipe: Marzipan Dark Chocolate Truffle
Seven-Minute Microwave Caramels
Averie Cooks
These caramels are rich, buttery, creamy and so easy to make.
Get the recipe: Seven-Minute Microwave Caramels
Chocolate Covered Caramels
Averie Cooks
These take those easy microwave caramels to the next level with a rich chocolate covering.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Covered Caramels
Three Dessert Tacos
Bigger Bolder Baking
Learn how to make some fun dessert tacos with sweet, yummy fillings!
Get the recipe: Three Dessert Tacos
Bionico (Mexican Fruit Salad)
Tasty Kitchen
Served in many Mexican ice cream shops, mixed fruit is covered in a tasty cream.
Get the recipe: Bionico (Mexican Fruit Salad)
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Spicy Chili Chocolate Cookies
Completely Delicious
Spiced with cinnamon, cayenne pepper and a chili chocolate bar, these fudgy cookies will add some heat to your party.
Get the recipe: Spicy Chili Chocolate Cookies
Tres Leches Ice Cream
Confessions of a Chocoholic
Inspired by the beloved tres leches cake, this decadent ice cream doesn't require an ice cream maker!
Get the recipe: Tres Leches Ice Cream
Fried Ice Cream
Cupcake Diaries Blog
Everyone's favorite Mexican restaurant dessert can now be made at home.
Get the recipe: Fried Ice Cream
Pumpkin Churro Waffles
Damn Delicious
Who says waffles can't be for dessert?
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Churro Waffles
Dulce de Leche Brownies
David Lebovitz
You can use store-bought or homemade dulce de leche for these rich brownies.
Get the recipe: Dulce de Leche Brownies
Churro French Toast
Dessert Now Dinner Later
Gotta love it when a breakfast recipe can double as a dessert treat.
Get the recipe: Churro French Toast
Banana Fritters on a Stick With Peanut Sugar and Mexican Chocolate Sauce
Half Baked Harvest
Any food tastes better when it's on a stick and dipped in chocolate.
Get the recipe: Banana Fritters On A Stick With Peanut Sugar + Mexican Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Dipped Coconut Tres Leches Cronuts
Half Baked Harvest
A chocolate-covered donut and croissant hybrid you won't be able to stop eating.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Dipped Coconut Tres Leches Cronuts
Churro Milkshakes With Dulce de Leche
Half Baked Harvest
So much better than any ice cream stand.
Get the recipe: Churro Milkshakes With Dulce de Leche
Cinnamon Sugar Nutella Quesadilla
Half Baked Harvest
You know any quesadilla that is stuffed with Nutella is going to be delicious.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Nutella Quesadilla
Mexican Samoas Cookies
Half Baked Harvest
A favorite Girl Scout cookie just got better with cinnamon sugar and dulce de leche.
Get the recipe: Mexican Samoas Cookies
Easy Cajeta (Mexican Caramel)
Isabel Eats
Made with only five ingredients, you won't believe how easy thisis.
Get the recipe: Easy Cajeta (Mexican Caramel)
Tres Leches Cake
Jo Cooks
The quintessential Mexican dessert is soft and delicious and will melt in your mouth.
Get the recipe: Tres Leches Cake
Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas
Just a Taste
Fry up a sweet twist on a traditionally savory dish.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas
Rice Pudding
Lacocina De Leslie
After one bite, it will be easy to see why this is Mexican comfort food.
Get the recipe: Rice Pudding
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Quesadilla
Mommy's Home Cooking
Raspberry and chocolate are such a terrific flavor combo.
Get the recipe: Raspberry Chocolate Chip Quesadilla
Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
Muy Bueno Cookbook
A bread pudding made with cinnamon, cloves, raisins, cheese and more.
Get the recipe: Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
Mexican Chocolate Bundt Cake With Tequila Almond Liqueur Ganache
Muy Bueno Cookbook
How can you make chocolate cake better? Add tequila, of course!
Get the recipe: Mexican Chocolate Bundt Cake with Tequila Almond Liqueur Ganache
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Mexican Wedding Cookies
Muy Bueno Cookbook
These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are usually a Christmas favorite but can be enjoyed at any time.
Get the recipe: Biscochos + Video
15 Minute Churro Sticks
OMG Chocolate Desserts
The kids will love these easy and quick churro sticks.
Get the recipe: 15 Minute Churro Sticks
Classic Alfajores
Pretty Simple Sweet
A dulce de leche sandwich cookie rolled in coconut.
Get the recipe: Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies)
Dessert Nachos
Pure Wow
Nacho lovers will be so happy to have them for dessert.
Get the recipe: Dessert Nachos
Margarita Cupcakes
Sally's Baking Addiction
Have your margarita and frosting too!
Get the recipe: Margarita Cupcakes
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Watermelon Mint Paletas
Satori Design for Living
Made with fresh watermelon and Greek yogurt for a cool treat on a hot day.
Get the recipe: Watermelon Mint Paletas
Caramel Flan
Serious Eats
A baked custard dessert that will be the star of your meal.
Get the recipe: Double-Caramel Flan Recipe
Peanut Horchata Sorbet
Serious Eats
Ceylon cinnamon gives this sorbet the classic Horchata flavor.
Get the recipe: Peanut Horchata Sorbet Recipe
Spicy Pineapple and Tequila Sorbet
Serious Eats
You can actually make this non-alcoholic so the kids can enjoy it too.
Get the recipe: Spicy Pineapple and Tequila Sorbet
Homemade Marzipan
Smitten Kitchen
Tastes a little like an Almond Joy candy bar.
Get the recipe: Marzipan
Bizcochitos (Anise Cinnamon Sugar Cookies)
The Spruce
An anise-flavored cookie dipped in cinnamon sugar.
Get the recipe: (Anise Cinnamon Sugar Cookies) Bizcochitos
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Coconut Flan
The Things We'll Make
Traditional flan is made even better with the flavor of coconut.
Get the recipe: Coconut Flan Recipe
No Bake Margarita Pie
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Who can't love a no-bake dessert that tastes like a festive cocktail?
Get the recipe: No-Bake Margarita Pie With a Pretzel Crust
Mini Dessert Empanadas
Uncle Jerry's Kitchen
Any dessert in mini form is more fun.
Get the recipe: Mini Dessert Empanadas (Empanaditas)
Black Bottom Dulce de Leche Pie
Crazy For Crust
This no-bake caramel pie has a crust lined with rich chocolate ganache.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Dulce de Leche Pie
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Crazy For Crust
A caramel-like ice cream that is silky, rich and delish.
Get the recipe: Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Mexican Beer Spiked Churros
Half Baked Harvest
Churros are so good already, but when you add Mexican beer it takes the party to a whole new level.
Get the recipe: Mexican Beer Spiked Churros
Mangonada
Half Baked Harvest
A tropical smoothie with mango, lime, coconut water and a little spice makes for a light dessert after a big meal.
Get the recipe: Mangonada
Easy Cinnamon Churros with Coffee Chocolate Sauce
Half Baked Harvest
Frying churros is totally worth the effort.
Get the recipe: Easy Cinnamon Churros With Coffee Chocolate Sauce
Cream Cheese Swirled Coconut Tres Leches Cake
Half Baked Harvest
A traditional tres leches cake gets a flavor boost from adding coconut.
Get the recipe: Cream Cheese Swirled Coconut Tres Leches Cake
Dirty Horchata Tres Leches Cake
Half Baked Harvest
Two Mexican favorites come together for a dessert exploding with flavor in every bite.
Get the recipe: Dirty Horchata Tres Leches Cake
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The Best Classic Churros
Parade
Sometimes simple is best, and that's definitely the case with these classic churros.
Get the recipe: The Best Classic Churros Recipe
Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cake
Parade
It's a little sweet, a little spicy and 100% delicious. And it's gluten-free!
Get the recipe: Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cake
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