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Check out this list of Cinco de Mayo desserts! Perfect for a fun family dinner and party! Easy recipes like this one will help everyone satisfy their sweet tooth.
If you want a list of recipes for a Cinco de Mayo celebration, this list has so many yummy options! It will be hard to narrow down all the sweets and treats!
What I love about this dessert list is that you will find all the various types of flavors! From citrus pie to chocolate dreams, I can’t decide which one I like the best!
What are some fun family games for Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is an excellent time for the family to gather and celebrate. Hosting a party or gathering in your living room, there are many fun games to get the whole family playing together.
A classic favorite is a bean bag toss, but kids especially love decorating their colorful piñata full of treats.
Musical chairs are also always a hit- instead of playing with chairs, have kids crawl through colorful paper hoops or jump over decorations as the music plays!
For larger families, you can divide into two even teams and play Charades or Pictionary- both of which guarantee plenty of laughter!
Lastly, no family gathering is complete without group bingo– customize it with pictures from Mexico or fill it with your trivia questions about Cinco de Mayo history to add an educational twist.
What are the most popular desserts to serve for Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is the perfect time to indulge in tasty traditional desserts! In Mexico, the most popular desserts served on May 5th include all sorts of delicious fruit-filled pastries, like empanadas and buñuelos. Flan always makes a grand appearance as well!
These sweet treats are often accompanied by some form of Mexican hot chocolate or Abuelita’s famous champurrado.
Americans typically enjoy tres leches cake and churros for their festivities.
Regardless of its origin, one thing is certain – any combination of these sugary delights makes for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo celebration!
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What is a fun way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at home?
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo at home can be a fun and festive affair that pays homage to Mexican culture. One way to turn your stay-at-home party into a fiesta is to plan a menu of traditional Mexican food, with dishes such as tacos, guacamole, rice, and refried beans.
You can also make festive decorations like brightly colored paper banners and streamers to hang around the room.
Get ready to salsa – cueing up some upbeat Latin tunes will create a celebratory atmosphere.
If you want to go all out, you can set up a makeshift bar area with chips and margaritas for a mini happy hour!
With these elements in place, it will be easy to spice up your stay-at-home Cinco de Mayo celebration and have an unforgettable good time.
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I can’t wait to hear what you think of these yummy choices!
This list of desserts for Cinco de Mayo is a great way to get your belly and tastebuds hungry for sweets!
Gluten Free Mexican Fried Ice Cream
Enjoy a classic Mexican favorite with this delicious sweet ice cream recipe that is also gluten free.
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Kid-Friendly Taco S’Mores Rice Krispie Treats
This is a super fun treat that the kids can help make!
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Strawberry Dessert Nachos with Cinnamon Chips
Strawberry dessert nachos are a must for your sweet tooth, made up of crispy cinnamon chips topped with strawberries and melted chocolate.
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Margarita Bars
This margarita bars recipe is a dessert that comes together super fast. It’s perfect for Cinco De Mayo!
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Chocolate Conchas
A sweet bread normally found in Latin bakeries, these delicious little sweet breads are a must!
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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Inspired by the traditional Mexican sopapilla, these cheesecake bars are a fun take on a Mexican classic.
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Gluten-Free ‘Pastel de Elote’ Sweet Mexican Corn Cake (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
A lightened up, gluten-free, vegan, & top 8 allergy-free recipe for 'Pastel de Elote' Sweet Mexican Corn Cake! This traditional dessert is moist, dense, with a bread pudding like texture. Baked in a bundt pan, with fresh corn, and topped with a light glaze, this treat will be gone in a flash!
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Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes With Tequila Frosting
Complete with tequila frosting, your guests will go crazy over these cupcakes at your Cinco de Mayo party.
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Chocoflan Recipe (with Video)
Chocoflan recipe is part flan caramel custard, part chocolate cake. This twist on the classic dessert combines two favorite desserts in one!
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Cactus Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
A simple and easy snack idea that even your kids can help make!
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Dairy Free Tres Leches Cake
This Dairy Free Tres Leches Cake (“three milks” in Spanish) is made using all non-dairy milks which give the cake a delicious coconut flavor. It’s tradition with a twist.
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Raspados Mexicanos (Easy Mango Raspado Recipe)
An easy recipe to help you cool down and packed full of sweet flavors all in one cup.
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Sopaipillas
This easy sopaipilla recipe makes 12 light and airy pieces of fried dough that are coated in cinnamon sugar.
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Margarita Key Lime Pie
Combine all the flavorful parts of a margarita and slice them up in this delicious and sweet pie recipe.
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Arroz con Leche Recipe (Mexican Rice Pudding)
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.
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Creamy Chocolate Flan
Flan is a staple of Mexican desserts, and this twist is perfect for an upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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Homemade Gluten Free Tres Leches Cake Recipe
This delicious homemade gluten free Tres Leches cake recipe is full of delicious flavors!
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Vegan Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries & Cream)
A creamy base full of sweet berries combine to make this tasty Mexican dessert with a vegan twist.
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Cactus Cake Pops Recipe
A fun bite-sized treat that is perfect for your upcoming fiesta or any Mexican celebration in your future.
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Samoa Caramel Apple Nachos
These Healthy Samoa Caramel Apple Nachos are a delicious twist on nachos and a healthier snack or dessert!
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Small Batch Mini Margarita Cheesecakes – Homemade In The Kitchen
Turn your drink into dessert with Mini Margarita Cheesecakes in a graham cracker crust
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Mini Churros with a Caramel Dipping Sauce
Serve these deliciously sweet Mini Churros with Caramel Dipping Sauce and your guests may never want to leave! Crispy and covered in sugar, they are scrumptious on their own but the caramel dipping sauce adds a creamy texture you'll love.
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Coconut Lime Tres Leches Cake
This Coconut Lime Tres Leches Cake is a unique take on the traditional Mexican cake. It's a sweet, moist cake with a velvety texture, a delicious milky syrup and coconut lime twist. Garnished with coconut and festive rainbow sprinkles, it's perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration!
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Instant Pot Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche)
This Instant Pot Mexican Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche) is a sweet, creamy Mexican dessert that is quick and easy to make in an Instant Pot. With no eggs and sweetened condensed milk, this easy rice pudding will quickly become one of your family’s favorite desserts!
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Watermelon Margarita Popsicles (Tequila and Non Alcoholic)
Kick up your feet and unwind with Watermelon Margarita Popsicles! Recipe for both tequila and non alcoholic popsicles included.
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Cajeta (Caramel) Empanadas
These creamy, delicious Mexican caramel-filled empanadas make sweet, hand-held treats. The Mexican Caramel is sweet and sticky on the inside and then the empanada crust is covered with cinnamon sugar for extra goodness.
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Taco Cupcakes for Cinco De Mayo
These fun and tasty taco inspired and decorated cupcakes are the perfect way to end your Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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How will you narrow it down and choose which one of these Cinco de Mayo desserts to start with?
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
These answers can help you use the ideas in this 25+ Cinco de Mayo Desserts collection.
Start with the ingredients, preparation time, equipment, and serving size that fit your plans. Then check the individual recipe for substitutions and dietary information.
Many can be prepared partly or fully in advance, but storage varies. Follow the individual recipe’s refrigeration, freezing, and reheating directions.
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