You have to try one of these traditional Cinco de Mayo Dessert recipes at your next party or Mexican-themed dinner. Round off your menu with one of these easy-to-prepare recipe ideas. You are sure to find the perfect dessert that everyone will enjoy!
Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for the fifth of May, is also called the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. The holiday is celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III.
When is Cinco de Mayo this year?
Cinco de Mayo is always celebrated on May 5th in Mexico and the United States.
What is the national dessert of Mexico?
Mexico does not have a national dessert because there are so many different regions that each has its favorites. However, tres leches cake is very popular all over Mexico.
What are traditional Mexican desserts?
This is a place you can add keywords but we don’t have a recipe for it. Simple things that you can just buy like saltines or rice. see example below
Flan – baked custard with a caramel crust
Sopapillas – fried puffy dough often drizzled with honey
Churros – fried dough often dipped in chocolate
Wedding cookies– shortbread cookies with powdered sugar on the outside
Conchas – A sweet, bread roll, with a crumbly cookie dough that acts as its topping.
Tres leches cake – moist cake made with “three milks” then topped with whipped cream
Pinata cake – sweet cake filled with treats when you cut into it
Leche Quemada – known as “burnt milk” candy is similar to fudge
Buñuelos – a dessert made from fried dough covered in cinnamon sugar.
Delicious Cinco de Mayo desserts
This historic Mexican holiday is the perfect time to celebrate Mexican heritage. Mexico has so many traditional rich flavors when it comes to food. The best part is, that their desserts are no exception.
We have gathered a list of favorite Cinco de Mayo dessert recipes that will make it easy to fix authentic desserts for your friends and family.
Mexican cake
You are sure to find one of the best tres leches cake recipes below. First, there is a traditional light sponge cake and then a decadent Chocolate tres leches cake recipe.
Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches Cake – Also known as Three Milk Cake, this classic Mexican dessert is a sponge cake that is drenched in three types of milk!
Chocolate Tres Leches Cake – A chocolate sponge cake that is drenched in three types of chocolate flavoured milk, and topped with chocolate whipped cream!
This easy Mexican chocolate cake is perfect if you have guests at your Cinco de Mayo party that are gluten-free.
Mexican Chocolate Cake with Berries (gluten free, or not)
Mexican Moist Chocolate Cake with Berries (gluten free, or not) ~ this easy almost-flourless cake with the subtle hint of Mexican spices is decadent but light!
Creamy flan is a rich flavored favorite dessert served in Mexico. The first flan recipe is similar to a traditional custard with a sweet caramel source. The next recipe is for the rich chocolate lovers at your party.
Mexican Flan Recipe
Flan is a silky vanilla custard topped with a yummy caramel sauce. It’s a very popular dessert that’s creamy, rich, and decadent.
Arroz con Leche (or Mexican Rice Pudding) is a delicious Mexican dessert made from simple ingredients including rice, milk, cinnamon, and sugar. It can be served hot or cold and is guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth.
If you love fried ice cream but would like an easy way to make it for a party then you need to try this recipe. No ice cream machine is needed, store-bought works great.
Easy Fried Ice Cream Dessert
You can make this Easy Fried Ice Cream Dessert in 25 minutes before freezing it! You’ll love this no-fry recipe with toasted corn flakes.
Mexican Chocolate Mousse With Ancho and Orange combines the luscious flavor of Mexican chocolate with Triple Sec and a hint of ancho chile powder in a fluffy, creamy mousse! A sweet treat that’s hard to beat, and not a lot of effort…
To make it easy on party day, chose a dessert that can be made a day or two before. That way when dessert time rolls around all you have to do is to serve and enjoy.
Tres Leches Paletas
Tres Leches Paletas put a frozen spin on the classic Latin American dessert that are made with three kinds of milk and flavored with almond extract. #tresleches
This recipe for homemade Mexican Wedding Cookies features a buttery two bite pecan shortbread covered in powdered sugar. This kind of cookie has many names and they’re sometimes called Pecan Balls, Russian Tea Cakes or Snowballs. Regardless of what they’re called, it all spells delicious. Easy Mexic…
Spicy Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cookies – Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Flourless Mexican Chocolate Cookies are sweet and tender with a kick of warm spices. An easy gluten free recipe inspired by spicy Mexican hot chocolate.
If you are looking for a sweet treat that is healthy then you will want to make one of these great fresh fruit dessert ideas. Using fruit as the main ingredient is the perfect treat that is not loaded with processed sugar.
Easy Tropical Fruit Dessert Nachos (Vegan)
It’s time to get creative in the kitchen! These vegan dessert nachos are a fun and tasty way to enjoy a sweet summer treat. They are perfect for parties, or any time you want a
Stay in touch with me through social media @ Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
🎉 Be sure and sign up to get your free Party In The Freezer Ecookbook. I’ll send it right to you and keep you up to date with all that is happing on Intentional Hospitality
I am absolutely loving all of these Mexican themed desserts and excited to give them a try. Everything looks so delicious!
What a fantastic roundup! I don’t know how to choose which dessert to make (so that means all of them)