6 Mexican Desserts That Feel Familiar, But Better

I feel like Mexican desserts are the perfect comfort food. Some are soft, not too sweet, and pair perfectly with coffee while others are crispy, flaky, and perfectly sweet.

And if you’re exploring Mexican food or you just want something new and uniquely good, Mexican sweets are the perfect place to start. They’re cinnamony, fluffy, creamy, and wrapped up in so much tradition.

So if you’re looking for a sweet dessert to enjoy on a random weekend, then grab a Mexican dessert from this list, and share with a friend (or enjoy solo).

1. Conchas

Conchas are one of the top classic Mexican foods. They’re fluffy, slightly sweet, and are great for enjoying for breakfast with coffee or as a nice dessert. You will have to let the dough sit, but if you have the patience to wait, then this is a great recipe to try.

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2. Arroz Con Leche

If it’s cold out, then I think it’s time to get ready and cozy up with a bowl of arroz con leche. And if it’s hot out, then this would probably be great to make and chill for summer evenings and picnics.

It’s a creamy rice pudding that has amazing flavors like cinnamon and vanilla, and it honestly sounds like a great recipe to treat yourself to this week.

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3. Flan

Mexican flan has this incredible smoothness to it and it’s one of my favorite postres Mexicanos.

It’s this amazingly caramely custard that’s basically the perfect way to end a meal. It also has this nice silky, delicate texture and it’s super hard to stop eating!

I think flan would be so much fun to serve at a dinner party, but you can also just make it for yourself.

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4. Churros

I love churros. They’re perfectly crispy and sugary on the outside, and soft, steaming, and satisfying on the inside. I’ve had them with chocolate and dulce de leche, and honestly, the latter is my favorite.

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5. Tres Leches Cake

Tres leches cake is kind of an amazing experience for people who really like sweet things.

It’s a super moist cake that’s soaked in three different types of milk. Also, it’s the kind of dessert that makes any get-together feel a bit more special. But honestly, you don’t need an occasion to make and eat this amazing Mexican dessert.

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6. Buñelos

This thin, crispy fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar might just be at the top of the list for my favorite Mexican sweets.

Also, it doesn’t matter if it’s Christmas or not, they’re just worth eating year round (in my experience). But if you do wanna make them for the holidays, then they really are the perfect addition to your Christmas menu.

And for true Mexican authenticity, try making the piloncillo syrup. It’s just 4 ingredients (not including the water) and it makes the buñelos super satisfying and delicious.

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