15 Treats for Mexican Dessert Table

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Looking to add fiesta magic to your dessert table? These treats for a Mexican dessert table will bring vibrant flavors to your next party, from sweet and crunchy to creamy and spicy! I’ve handpicked the best treats that will make your taste buds dance the salsa. Get ready to indulge in these delicious and colorful Mexican desserts!

Treats for Mexican Dessert Table

Mexican Apple Pie

I made this amazing apple pie last fall, and I think about it regularly! It is superb for the party, too, as you can eat it both by hand or off fancy plates. The flavor is outstanding – caramelly, warm, and juicy!

Mexican Apple Pie
This is something between coffee cake and pie, plus it looks divine! The caramelly layer of apples on top is my favorite thing. Enjoy this moist, spongy, autumn recipe.
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Mexican apple pie recipe

Concha Cupcakes

This is a slightly different take on traditional Mexican Pan Dulce, but it is still delicious! The aroma of the concha cupcakes is pure heaven—warm and citrusy because of the cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and orange zest in the dough.

Concha Cupcakes Recipe
Concha cupcakes are a perfect blend of Mexican and American cuisine. Sweet bread is fluffy, aromatic, soft, and airy, while the streusel topping is crunchy with a melt-in-the-mouth texture. I was inspired by gingerbread cookies, so they are infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla!
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Concha Cupcakes

Pumpkin Pie Tacos

This inventive dessert can add a unique and festive touch to the table, blending well with other Mexican sweets and offering guests a creative and tasty new way to enjoy pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin Pie Tacos
Pumpkin Pie Tacos have a warm, comforting taste, just as fall should be. Imagine a crispy taco filled with caramelly pumpkin, loaded with cinnamon and ginger. Sounds amazing, right?!
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Pumpkin Pie Tacos served on a white plate with mascarpone

Churros

Churros are so delish they should be plastered on a Mexican flag! They are crunchy on the outside and doughnut-y on the inside—perfect for dipping into chocolate sauce or caramel. P.S. For a party, serve them in shot glasses with some sauce so everyone can have their individual portion.

Easy Authentic Churros
How to make the best AUTHENTIC churros that are crunchy, with a soft center! Easy churros recipe with foolproof results every time!
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Easy Authentic Churros

Chocoflan Cupcakes

If you have the skill to make the original chocoflan “impossible”  cake – go for it! This here, though, is my simpler version ideal for parties, as it is in the form of the cupcake, but still very delish.

Chocoflan Cupcakes Recipe
These luxury three-layer treats are perfect for the holiday season! They are inspired by Mexican chocoflan cake, which is known as 'impossible cake'! I made it the easier way but still kept a similar taste profile. Cocoa, condensed milk, and vanilla are the chief ingredients!
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Chocoflan Cupcakes recipe

Strawberry Crunch Tacos

What is Mexican spread without tacos? These are incredibly crunchy, coated in white chocolate, and filled with tangy cream cheese – they will be a hit, I promise!

Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos is a super fun dessert to make! It is super tasty with an interesting flavor combo! The texture is top-notch, as the taco shell is incredibly crunchy and coated in white chocolate and strawberry crunch, while the filling is silky and slightly tangy. Strawberries add juicy bursts of smack in every single bite. Here is the recipe for these yummy tacos!
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Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Tacos

Cajeta Empanadas

Sweet empanadas are usually slept on, but not in my world, as these are some of my favorite desserts ever. For a real Mexican experience, stuff them with dulce de leche or cajeta (Mexican caramel) and enjoy the layers of goodness.

Cajeta (Caramel) Empanadas
Cajeta Empanadas, or Mexican Caramel Empanadas, are delicious caramel-filled empanadas that are covered in cinnamon sugar.
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Cajeta (Caramel) Empanadas

Dulce de Leche Truffles

Dulce de leche is a Mexican staple, so be sure that these creamy bites are a real delicacy. You can make it with only a few ingredients, but don’t forget to roll the fudge balls into cinnamon sugar for some texture and enhanced flavor.

Dulce de Leche Fudge (Churros Truffles)
This Dulce de Leche Fudge is super easy to make, with only 5 ingredients you can make these delicious treats! They freeze beautifully, and are always a hit!
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Dulce de Leche Fudge (Churros Truffles)

Tres Leches Cake in a Cup

There is no cake as moist as tres leches! The classic vanilla cake submerged in three different types of milk is like heaven on the palate. This is a recipe for singular cakes in jars, so you can eat and mingle at the same time.

Tres Leches Cake: the best you’ll ever try!
Tres leches cake! Made with soft, buttery vanilla cake soaked in a sweet and creamy 3 milk blend, topped with a cloud of whipped cream!
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Tres Leches Cake: the best you’ll ever try!

Conchas

There is no Mexican dessert spread without aromatic conchas. Cloudy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, they will be a star of any get-together!

Heart-Shaped Conchas
Here is one Valentine's Day idea! The dough is fluffy and cloudy with a crispy crust on top.
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heart shaped conchas

Fresas con Crema

Juicy, ripe, ruby-red strawberries in duo with sweet cream are a summer staple! Fresas con crema are immaculate when chilled very well, so serve them in an ice tub.

Fresas con Crema (Strawberries and Cream)
This Fresas con Crema is an authentic Mexican dessert made with fresh sliced Strawberries, Mexican Crema, Heavy Cream, and Sweetened Condensed Milk. This is the best Strawberries and Cream recipe!
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Fresas con Crema (Strawberries and Cream)

Apple Pie Enchiladas

I don’t know how many times I made these last fall and winter – apple pie enchiladas are a perfect warm-flavored treat. You can slice them into smaller, bite-size pieces and serve them with a toothpick, so no one needs to sit down to devour them.

Apple Pie Enchiladas with Cream Cheese
Aromatic apples in a crispy tortilla? – 100% YES! Apple pie filling pairs perfectly with enchiladas. I like to spread some cream cheese for a tangy twist. These are super delicious, caramelly, and they scream cozy winter nights!
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Apple Pie Enchiladas with Cream Cheese

Sopapillas

I think sopapillas on this list are pretty much self-explanatory! The doughy, puffed-up pillows coated in powdered or cinnamon sugar are crowd-pleasers and will probably be the first ones gone!

Homemade Sopapillas
Light & fluffy dough is fried until golden brown, then topped with honey, powdered sugar, or both to create these delicious Sopapillas!
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Homemade Sopapillas

Mexican Fruit Salad in Cups

Fruit salads are awesome, but Mexican ones are something special. Ripe, sweet, juicy fruit (like pineapple, mango, papaya, watermelon, and jicama) sprinkled with some spicy Tajìn or chili-lime seasoning is unmatched! 

Mexican Fruit Cups
This recipe for Mexican fruit cups is spears of tropical fruit, stacked in a glass and sprinkled with chili lime seasoning.
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Mexican Fruit Cups

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Okay, these are so good, it is a shame to gate-keep them for weddings only! Mexican cookies are in top 3 cookies I’ve ever had – buttery, crunchy, tender, and perfectly-sized for parties.

Mexican Wedding Cookies
Mexican Wedding Cookies – melt-in-your-mouth, buttery, pecan dotted cookies are rolled in sweet blizzard of snowy white powdered sugar and you’ll be savoring every tender bite.
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Mexican Wedding Cookies

Helado de Horchata

This Mexican ice cream marries almonds, rice, vanilla, and cinnamon, all drowned in a milky liquid. The flavor is rich, smooth, luxurious, and decadent – amazing for summer get-togethers!

Horchata Ice Cream (Helado de Horchata) and Mexican Ice Cream
A recipe for Horchata Ice Cream (Helado de Horchata)! This ice cream base is steeped with toasted long-grain rice, almonds, and cinnamon.
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Horchata Ice Cream (Helado de Horchata) and Mexican Ice Cream

Hey, chefs, bakers, and confectioners – thank you for the inspiration, recipes, and ideas for treats to create the ultimate Mexican dessert table!

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