If you celebrate Cinco de Mayo that means you need some wonderful dessert recipe ideas. But don’t make these Cinco de Mayo Desserts only one day a year. The truth is that all of these dessert ideas will taste amazing far beyond the 5th of May. Each easy dessert recipe is versatile and perfect for any day of the year. They are also wonderful because they can be made quickly but don’t skimp on flavor.
Whether you make these Mexican inspired desserts for a dinner at home or a party with friends, each recipe is sure to be quick, easy and over the top amazing.
7 Easy Cinco de Mayo Desserts
1. Churro Bundt Cake
A Bundt cake is always my go-to dessert for a crowd and this churro version is perfect. Made with a cake mix and covered in cinnamon sugar, this churro inspired cake is moist and delicious.
The best part however is that it can be served any time of the day. A piece of Churro Bundt Cake for breakfast might just be the most amazing start to any day.
2. Piñata Cupcakes
If a super fun dessert is more of what you are looking for then a Piñata Cupcake needs to be on your menu. Perfectly baked cupcakes, filled with festive sprinkles {or candy} and topped with frosting are sure to be a great surprise.
The best part is that you can customize the fillings to fit whatever you are celebrating. Make these sprinkle filled cupcakes for birthdays or any other occasion on your calendar.
3. Churro Bars
These Churro Bars are the perfect mix of a soft blondie and a cinnamon sugar soaked churro. This recipe comes together with only a few ingredients and bakes up quickly.
You can serve these churro inspired blondies and watch them disappear before your eyes. I can promise you this…guests are going to go crazy for these bar cookies.
4. No Bake Margarita Cheesecake
If you are a margarita lover, this No Bake Margarita Cheesecake needs to make your menu! With everything you love about a margarita loaded inside a velvety smooth no bake cheesecake, complete with tequila.
Note: The tequila can be omitted if you plan to serve this cheesecake to children but if this margarita is for you…add a little extra.
5. Easy Tres Leches Cake
Did you know that you can make a Tres Leche Cake with a cake mix? That means that this moist and milk filled cake can be yours in very little time.
All it needs is a layer of whipped topping and fresh berries for the ultimate Cinco de Mayo cake. You will find yourself making this cake all year long.
6. Churro Sheet Cake Cookies
There can never be enough churro inspired recipes. In fact, these Churro Sheet Cake Cookies might just be my favorite one of all.
I think that a cinnamon sugar coated cake mix cookie that is covered in caramel glaze and a sprinkle of more cinnamon sugar sounds like a crowd pleaser to me!
7. Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
If chocolate is more your speed then these Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies are a fabulous option. These chocolate cookies are rolled in cinnamon sugar both before and after baking, and they are loaded with big flavor.
You could always add a bit of chili powder to the cinnamon sugar for some extra spice if you wanted to jazz them up. Either way, these chocolate cinnamon sugar cookies are everything!
