Over 30 easy Cinco de Mayo Desserts sure to impress. If you are looking for easy but delicious Cinco de Mayo desserts, we have the best ones to make.

31 Easy Cinco de Mayo Desserts sure to impress. If you are looking for easy but delicious Cinco de Mayo dessert recipes, we have the best ones for adults and for kids.  #dessertsaondime #cincodemayo #cincodemayodesserts #easydesserts
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Get ready to enjoy super yummy desserts for Cinco de Mayo. From traditional desserts that include Sopapilla, Churros and Flan to more ideas, everything is so easy to make. The assortment includes delicious cake recipes, cookie recipes and more.

Why We Love These Recipes

These Cinco de Mayo Dessert Recipes are easy to make, packed with flavor and so delicious. We have also included some recipes that you might not have thought about. Keep reading for 32 delicious dessert recipes to make for Cinco de Mayo.

1. Sopapilla Recipe

From the perfectly fried dough to the drizzled honey, this recipe is everything you are looking for. It is simple to make but the results are fantastic.

Sopapillas on plate with honey.
Sopapilla Recipe 
This traditional Sopapilla Recipe is fried to perfection and drizzled in honey. The dough is very simple to make and tastes delicious.
Sopapilla Recipe 

2. Sopapilla Cheesecake

There is so much to love about this recipe for Sopapilla Cheesecake. The decadent layers and creamy filling combine for a dessert everyone will love.

Sopapilla Cheesecake
Layers of flaky pastry, creamy cheesecake and a delicious cinnamon mixture make this Sopapilla Cheesecake Recipe the best. Slice into bars and serve this at parties for an easy dessert everyone will enjoy.
Sopapilla Cheesecake

3. Elephant Ears

This fried dough is sweet and fried to perfection. The topping brings it all together with lots of cinnamon and sugar.

Elephant Ears
Enjoy sweet pastry dough fried to perfection in this Elephant Ears Recipe. Each bite is topped with cinnamon and sugar for a delicious treat.
Elephant Ears

The richness of sugar cookies comes together with cinnamon and sugar. It is a tasty combination.

Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe is one of our favorites. The cookies are so soft and delicious.  Each bite is the perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

5. Disney Churros

Each bite is crispy and the inside is soft. The coating makes these churros sweet and delicious.

Churros on a platter beside chocolate sauce.
Disney Churros
Disney churros are so easy to make at home. They are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.
Disney Churros

6. Flan Cake

Every Cinco de Mayo party needs a flan recipe on the menu. The cake recipe looks impressive but it is actually very simple to make. The entire cake is truly wonderful.

Flan Cake
This yummy flan cake recipe is so easy and starts with a cake mix. The flan layer is simple to make and delicious.
Flan Cake

7. Tres Leches Cake

This is one of the most delicious and moist cakes to make. It requires very little effort. The whipped topping balances out the richness of the cake perfectly.

Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches Cake Recipe is very simple but always the first dessert to disappear at parties. From the moist cake to the decadent whipped topping, this recipe does not disappoint. 
Tres Leches Cake

8. Hot Cocoa Cookies

These decadent cookies are soft and perfectly chewy. The marshmallow topping is perfect with the Mexican hot chocolate cookies.

Hot Cocoa Cookies
This is such a fun recipe for Hot Cocoa Cookies. Each bite is so chewy and gooey.  Plus, the recipe is quick and easy.
Hot Cocoa Cookies

9. Cream Cheese Mints

Homemade mints can be made in any color you prefer. You can make these in fun vibrant colors for Cinco de Mayo. They are also great for a birthday.

Cream Cheese Mints
Cream cheese mints are easy to make and perfect to serve at baby showers or bridal showers. With a few ingredients, anyone can make these.
Cream Cheese Mints

10. Fried Ice Cream

Anyone can enjoy fried ice cream at home thanks to this easy recipe. It is so simple to make and extremely delicious.

Fried Ice Cream
Enjoy deep Fried Ice Cream recipe at home with this recipe. The crispy outside and the creamy ice cream combine for a restaurant style treat.
Fried Ice Cream

You are missing out if you haven’t tried fried cookie dough. The outside is so crispy and the inside gooey and creamy with melted chocolate.

Fried Cookie Dough
Deep Fried Cookie Dough is super easy. Each bite is crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. It is fried to perfection.
Fried Cookie Dough

12. Key Lime Cupcakes

Enjoy all the flavors of lime with the most decadent icing in these cupcakes. It is so easy to make and the perfect dessert. Enjoy the flavor of margarita cupcakes in this family friendly recipe.

Key Lime Cupcakes
Sweet and tart Key Lime Cupcakes make the best treat and look stunning. Fans of key lime pie will love this recipe and the icing makes it even better. Enjoy all that you love about key lime pie in this easy to make cupcake recipe. 
Key Lime Cupcakes

13. Deep Fried Cheesecake

Fans of cheesecake will want to try this recipe for deep fried cheesecake. It is a game changer and very simple to make. The inside is smooth and creamy while the outside is perfectly golden.

Deep fried cheesecake
Each bite of Deep fried cheesecake recipe is creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The recipe is so easy and we have the best tips.
Deep fried cheesecake

14. Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe

The chocolate flavor is so intense and perfect for dessert. It is packed with rich chocolate, chocolate chips and even more chocolate topping.

Chocolate Poke Cake 
Luscious Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe is super easy but so amazing. The rich chocolate flavor combined with the decadent topping make a delicious dessert.
Chocolate Poke Cake 

15. Mango Popsicles

Try making this refreshing treat for a healthy alternative without much work. The recipe only calls for 4 ingredients and comes together fast.

Popsicles ready to enjoy.
Mango Popsicles
You only need 4 ingredients to make these delicious Mango Popsicles. They are so refreshing and perfect for a hot day.
Mango Popsicles

16. Key Lime Bars

Enjoy all of the delicious flavor of key lime pie in these key lime bars. They are super tasty with the perfect blend of sweetness and tartness.

Key Lime Bars
These decadent key lime bars are the perfect size for parties and more. The filling is light and creamy with the best lime flavor. 
Key Lime Bars

17. Lime Popsicles

Everyone will go crazy over these lime popsicles. Whip this together with only a few basic ingredients.

Lime Popsicles
Enjoy light and refreshing homemade Lime Popsicles when you make this simple recipe. It is the perfect summertime treat and the entire family will enjoy them. Skip the store-bought popsicles and make this recipe instead. 
Lime Popsicles

18. No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

Enjoy homemade ice cream without any special gadgets or tools. You can make this vanilla ice cream without using an ice cream machine. The results are so creamy and tasty.

No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream is rich and creamy while being really simple to make. No ice cream maker needed and only 3 simple ingredients to make this treat. It is so easy that the kiddos can make it!
No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

19. Funfetti Cookies

Brighten up your dessert table with these easy to make funfetti cookies. The vibrant sprinkles make this perfect to serve for Cinco de Mayo.

Funfetti Cookies
Funfetti cookies are ready in under 20 minutes for a tasty treat. Not only is this recipe so easy but the cookies are gorgeous and so colorful!
Funfetti Cookies

20. Rolled Ice Cream

Enjoy traditional rolled style ice cream at home with this easy recipe. You only need 2 ingredients for this really cool dessert. Everyone will love this.

Rolled Ice Cream Recipe
Homemade Rolled Ice Cream Recipe is super easy to make with only 2 ingredients. You can add any toppings you like in this fun and tasty recipe.
Rolled Ice Cream Recipe

21. Snowball cookies recipe

Buttery cookies topped with powdered sugar make this recipe hard to pass up. As an added bonus, Mexican Wedding Cookies are so easy to make.

Snowball cookies recipe
Your family will go crazy over this Snowball cookies recipe. Each bite is buttery and delicious with lots of powdered sugar on top. They are so good and we look for any excuse to make snowball cookies.
Snowball cookies recipe

22. Cinnamon Chips

This simple to make recipe starts with flour tortillas. Everyone will love the crispy chips coated in lots of cinnamon and sugar. Serve with an assortment of dips such as chocolate sauce or Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe.

Cinnamon Chips
Cinnamon Chips make a delicious and easy dessert or snack idea. With only 4 ingredients, homemade cinnamon chips can be ready in minutes.
Cinnamon Chips

23. No Bake Frozen Margarita Pie

Get all the flavors of a frozen margarita in this no bake pie recipe.

Frozen Margarita Pie
No-Bake Frozen Margarita Pie is cool and creamy, with a salty-sweet pretzel crust and a frosty filling flavored with fresh lime juice, tequila, and triple sec!
Frozen Margarita Pie

24. Cinnamon Bundt Cake recipe

Bundt cakes are so pretty and this cinnamon one does not disappoint. The glaze on top is easy to make and so gorgeous.

Cinnamon Bundt Cake recipe
 Cinnamon Bundt Cake recipe is easy to throw together but it looks like it took hours to make! This will become your favorite cake to make!
Cinnamon Bundt Cake recipe

25. Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas

Learn how to make chimichangas loaded with strawberry cheesecake in the air fryer. The filling is creamy and delicious while the outside is perfectly crispy.

Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas
Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are a healthier version of deep-fried burritos or taquitos. This quick and easy dessert of stuffed soft flour tortillas with creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and cinnamon sugar is simply irresistible!
Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas

26. Cinco de Mayo popsicles

These themed popsicles are perfect to serve for Cinco de Mayo with the colorful layers. The flavors are so fresh and delicious.

Cinco de Mayo popsicles
The fresh flavors of strawberry, coconut and lime make up the festive stripes of these Cinco de Mayo themed popsicles.
Cinco de Mayo popsicles

27. Tres Leches Cupcakes

Enjoy all the flavors of this classic Mexican cake in this cupcake recipe. These individual servings make the the perfect dessert for parties.

Tres Leches Cupcakes
The classic Mexican dessert – Tres Leches Cake – goes single sized in these Tres Leches Cupcakes that would be perfect for any Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Tres Leches Cupcakes

28. Cheesecake Dessert Tacos

Enjoy cherry cheesecake in this fun recipe for dessert tacos. It is super easy to make and really delicious. Top with whipped cream to bring it all together.

Cheesecake Dessert Tacos
This is a fun twist on the usual no bake cheesecake and a great way to serve it to a crowd!
Cheesecake Dessert Tacos

29. Piñata Cake

This easy to make layer cake has a fun surprise in the middle. The batter is so rich and buttery for a great dessert.

How to Make a Piñata Cake
Learn exactly how to make an incredibly moist and flavorful butter layer cake complete with fudge frosting and filled with candies inside.
How to Make a Piñata Cake

30. DULCE DE LECHE SANDWICH COOKIES

Make these tasty cookies packed with dulce de leche flavor. They are simply stunning and make a great treat.

DULCE DE LECHE SANDWICH COOKIES
Crumbly, tender cookies sandwiched together with dulce de leche – alfajores are the kind of cookies that almost anyone will be tempted by.
DULCE DE LECHE SANDWICH COOKIES

31. Mexican chocolate cake

Chocolate fans will love this rich and moist chocolate cake. There is cayenne pepper spice in it to kick up this recipe and it uses a basic cake pan.

Mexican chocolate cake
This Mexican chocolate cake is the richest, most moist chocolate cake you’ve ever had, kicked up with cinnamon and a hint of cayenne pepper! 
Mexican chocolate cake

32. Tres Leche Cupcakes

This cupcake is the perfect dessert to serve with Mexican food for a celebration. It does not take long in the oven to bake and it’s easy to decorate.

Tres Leche Cupcakes
Tres Leche Cupcakes are light, airy, and fluffy and are lightly soaked in three milks. Then they are topped with a cinnamon whipped topping.
Tres Leche Cupcakes

More ideas for Cinco de Mayo

Try these traditional Mexican desserts for your celebration. Leave a comment and let me know which traditional Mexican treat you made.

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