Thanks to amusement parks and fairs, one of the most well known Mexican Desserts is the cinnamon sugar Churro.
Beyond that many people have a hard time thinking of a favorite Mexican treat, but there are so many yummy ones to choose from.
Don’t let the unfamiliar names deter you. They are pretty simple to make and will be the perfect end to your Mexican themed meal. Each recipe included tips and tricks to help ensure you get the perfect dessert every time.
Traditional Desserts
Traditional Desserts
These Mexican dessert recipes are traditional favorites!
Cake, sweet drinks, pudding, and even ice cream! All of these will go along great with traditional Mexican entrees, sides, and appetizers.
DessertFried Ice Cream Recipe
Crunchy on the outside, and smooth and creamy on the inside—fried ice cream is the BEST dessert! It's a flavor bomb in your mouth and such a fun and unique treat idea.
Classic Arroz Con Leche - a variation of rice pudding that is sweet and cooked with milk, evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk and topped with cinnamon.
Curl up with a good book, blanket, and this Mexican hot chocolate. One cozy cup of this hot chocolate and you'll be hooked with its yummy spices and delicious cinnamon cocoa flavor!
This easy Tres Leches Cake recipe is a cool, sweet treat made from a tasty sponge cake, a creamy mixture of three different milks, and homemade whipped topping. Serve Tres Leches Cake with fresh fruit for an extra refreshing dessert!
Delicious, homemade, covered in cinnamon and sugar churros are a family favorite! It's hard NOT to love this delicious treat when it reminds you of the Happiest Place on Earth!
These desserts are both delicious and simple! They either have few ingredients involved or they’re nice and quick to whip up. All of them have the Mexican flavors, like cinnamon, that you love.
AppetizerCinnamon Chips Recipe
The perfect baked snack to dip in sweet desserts, frosting, salsas and more! Super easy to make a bunch and serve with your favorite dessert dip!
This decadent dessert is inspired by the Mexican treat—sopapillas! All of the flavors of fried dough and creamy cheesecake combine to make these decadent Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars.
A tasty 5-ingredient smoothie, perfect for breakfast or a cool refreshing drink on a hot summer day. With peaches, mangos, peach yogurt, and Orange Peach Mango juice, the flavor is undeniably delicious!
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