*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means that we get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our links, at no cost to you. Read our disclaimer for more info. Even though Cinco De Mayo is the official day to celebrate everything and anything that’s Mexican, you can treat yourself to these delicious Mexican desserts whenever you feel like it! You’ve probably tried churros (I mean, who hasn’t?), but don’t stop there which the desserts – caramel flan, tres leches, sopapillas and fried ice cream are equally delicious, if not more!

Below, we’ve featured the best traditional and authentic Mexican dessert recipes, as well as our favorite Mexican desserts with an American twist such as blueberry cheesecake tacos, caramel apple empanadas, and strawberry cheesecake chimichangas. If you’re looking for a dessert that will blow your guests’ minds, these are it! 

I hope that you find the perfect dessert to try from this list!

Authentic Mexican Dessert Recipes:

1. Fried Ice Cream

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2. Easy Churros

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3. Fresas Con Crema

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4. Arroz Con Leche (Sweet Rice Pudding)

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5. Tres Leches Cake

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6. Flan 

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7. Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

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8. Dulce De Leche (3 Ways)

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9. Buñuelos (Mexican Fritters)

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10. Mexican Sweet Corn Cake

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11. Sopapillas

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12. Chocoflan 

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13. Mexican Wedding Cookies