Desserts
Sweet endings, cakes, flans, churros, and all things indulgent.
51 recipes curated from across the web
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Beachside coconut flan
But I do miss my piece of beachside coconut flan. The one I used to have in Acapulco, many Decembers ago, growing up. My favorite was from Pipo’s, a restaurant in “la Costera”, an old neighborhood along the beach. It has a creamy and smooth layer on top that blends into a bottom layer of softened and nicely chewy coconut. I have tried a couple versions and the best one is also the simplest one.
Birthday Cake with Meringue and Strawberry Jam
One of the cakes that left me with a permanent impression went something like this: A couple layers of fluffy and moist vanilla cake, a foamy and soft meringue filling paired with old fashioned strawberry jam and pecans, the same soft meringue layered all over the top, some more pecans and whatever decorations you fancied. That cake, by itself, made a party happen. It was a creation worthy of its own celebration.
Easy Mexican Chocolate and Dulce de Leche Croissants
With store-bought puff pastry, you can make flaky, homemade Mexican chocolate croissants in less than 30 minutes.
Guava Empanadas
My friends over at Melissa’s Produce sent me guavas and cinnamon for our Friendsgiving Tamalada and since I had some leftover we decided to make empanadas filled with homemade guava preserves.
Juju’s Birthday Cake
After playing around with a couple ideas, a cross between my oldest sons’ favorite camp cake and what I remember from my growing up birthday cakes from Sanborns (a Mexican store famous for making incredible cakes) is what creates: Juju’s birthday cake! Thank the heavens and the seas for the wonderful surprises one can encounter while playing in the kitchen. It just never stops! This one is definitely worth a try.
Pumpkin Granola Fruit Tarts with Vanilla Yoghurt
Crunchy pumpkin granola with walnuts and grains topped with creamy vanilla yogurt is a quick and healthy breakfast or simple but elegant dessert.
Sweet Mango Dessert Tamales
A tropical twist on the traditional tamal recipe made with a mango filling nestled in a sweet mango-flavored masa, and topped with warm spiked mango preserves.
Alfajores
Alfajores are delicious Latin American crumbly sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche and dusted with powdered sugar. They're so good!
Apple Tres Leches Cake
A delicious apple cinnamon tres leches cake soaked in three types of milk and topped with cinnamon whipped cream.
Arroz con Leche
Arroz con Leche (Mexican rice pudding) is a comforting, creamy, and delicious Mexican dessert made with only 6 ingredients!
Avocado Ice Cream
No ice cream maker? No problem! This no churn Avocado Ice Cream is creamy, rich and smooth. All you need is a mixer! (gluten free, vegetarian)
Baked Apple Empanadas
Baked Apple Empanadas are the perfect dessert for the fall and winter seasons! They're portable, delicious and super addicting.
Baked Pumpkin Churros
Baked Pumpkin Churros covered in cinnamon sugar are the perfect fall and winter dessert. They're baked, not fried, which means you can eat more of them!
Banana Nut Bread Recipe
This Banana Nut Bread recipe is easy to make and creates a moist and delicious loaf that's perfect for breakfast or dessert. Baked with walnuts and cinnamon, it's a simple homemade recipe that can double as a snack!
Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls)
Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls) are a refreshing and sweet dessert made from fresh fruit, a sweet cream sauce, and lots of toppings.
Café de Olla Chocolate Oat Bars
Chocolate Oat Bars inspired by the rich and aromatic flavors of Mexican café de olla. Made from oats, nut butter, chocolate, and more!
Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)
Capirotada, or Mexican Bread Pudding, is made with layers of crusty bread, raisins, bananas, almonds and cheese all soaked in sweetened cinnamon milk!
Carlota de Limón
Carlota de limón is an easy Mexican lime icebox cake made from layers of Marias cookies and a creamy lime mixture. A tasty, no-bake dessert!
Chocolate Covered Almond Butter Balls
These chocolate covered almond butter balls are made with only 3 ingredients and are the perfect healthy dessert! (gluten free, grain free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan)
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Holiday Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with a twist! Made with Mexican chocolate, these festive cookies are soft, chewy and covered in powdered sugar.
Churros Recipe
This Churros recipe creates churros that are sweet and crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside! Served with chocolate sauce!
Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins
These cinnamon coffee cake muffins topped with a crunchy streusel topping are made with Greek yogurt for a healthier homemade treat!
Conchas (Mexican Pan Dulce)
These sweet and fluffy Conchas are one of the most popular types of pan dulce in Mexican bakeries! Here's how to make this sweet bread at home!
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche recipe - two ways! The classic version made with milk and sugar, or the easy version is made from sweetened condensed milk.
Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls
These Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls stuffed with apples and pecans are the perfect fall and winter treat made with a Mexican twist!
Easy Candied Pecans
These candied pecans are easy to make on the stovetop! No need to turn on the oven. Crunchy, sweet and the perfect little snack ready in under 10 minutes!
Easy Flan Recipe
An easy flan recipe made with only 5 simple ingredients! This creamy custard dessert is topped with caramel and popular in Mexico, Spain and Latin America.
Easy Sprinkle Cookies
These melt-in-your-mouth sprinkle cookies are buttery, soft and chewy on the inside with a little crunch on the outside thanks to the nonpareils sprinkles!
Flan de Queso
Flan de Queso, or cream cheese flan, is a creamy, silky, decadent variation of traditional flan. This cheesecake-like custard is easy to make!
Gelatina de Mosaico
Gelatina de mosaico is a stunningly vibrant and delicious Mexican dessert perfect for your next party! Fun and easy to make!
Margarita Cheesecake Bars
These Margarita Cheesecake Bars are creamy, made with a touch of tequila and sit on a buttery graham cracker crust.
Margarita Cupcakes
These margarita cupcakes are great for a party! Topped with lime cream cheese frosting, they can be made with tequila or alcohol-free.
Mazapán
Learn how to make homemade mazapán! This sweet and crumbly Mexican candy only uses 2 ingredients - toasted peanuts and powdered sugar.
Mexican Brownies
Mexican Brownies spiced with a touch of cayenne and cinnamon. Fudgy and chocolaty, all it takes are a few ingredients and less than 1 hour.
Mexican Bunuelos
Often served during the Christmas and New Years holidays, this Mexican Bunuelos recipe makes the perfect fried dough covered in cinnamon sugar!
Mexican Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
These Mexican Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls filled with cocoa powder, brown sugar and cinnamon are a sweet breakfast and brunch treat!
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Mexican Wedding Cookies are rich, buttery, and crumbly cookies made from a mixture of nuts, flour, butter, and confectioners' sugar.
Moist Pumpkin Bread
This moist pumpkin bread is easy to make and features a crunchy crust made from turbinado sugar and pepitas!
No Bake Easy Fudge Recipe
This No Bake Easy Fudge recipe made with chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and touch of cinnamon is the only fudge recipe you’ll ever need!
Paletas de Fresa (Strawberries & Cream Popsicles)
Easy Paletas de Fresa (Strawberries and Cream Popsicles) made from fresh strawberries, cream, milk, and sugar. The best summer dessert!
Pan de Elote
Pan de Elote is a moist and sweet Mexican corn cake made with corn kernels, eggs flour, butter, and sweetened condensed milk.
Pumpkin Arroz con Leche
Pumpkin arroz con leche is a delicious twist on classic rice pudding. This creamy dessert is made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.
Pumpkin Conchas
These pumpkin conchas are a seasonal twist on a traditional pan dulce! Made with pumpkin puree and nutmeg, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
Pumpkin Empanadas
Pumpkin empanadas stuffed with a pumpkin filling and wrapped in a sweet and fluffy bread dough, just like from the Mexican panaderia!
Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake
This pumpkin tres leches recipe includes perfectly moist and spiced sponge cake topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice!
Raspados (Mexican Shaved Ice)
Raspados are the perfect treat! This Mexican shaved ice is made by blending and crushing ice, then topping it with homemade fruit syrup.
Rosca de Reyes
Rosca de Reyes, or Three Kings Bread, is a soft orange-flavored sweet bread that's traditionally made in Mexico to celebrate Three Kings Day.
Sopapilla Cheesecake
This sopapilla cheesecake is made from a light and airy crescent roll dough, a delicious cream cheese filling, and a cinnamon sugar topping.
Sweet Tamales
Sweet Tamales made with raisins and sweetened with cinnamon and sugar. Easy to make and perfect for holidays and celebrations!
Tamales de Elote
Tamales de Elote (Sweet Corn Tamales) are an easy and delicious Mexican treat that are perfect for the holidays or any celebration!
Torrejas (Mexican French Toast)
Torrejas is a Mexican dish made from bolillo bread coated in a whipped egg mixture, then lightly fried, and topped with piloncillo syrup!