One of our favorite things about Cinco De Mayo is, you guessed it, dessert! There are so many fun options for easy desserts to make, from Tres Leches Cake to Mexican Cinnamon Cookies, Margarita Cupcakes, and so much more. If you’re looking for an easy dessert recipe to celebrate on May 5th, this list is for you!
25+ Cinco De Mayo Desserts That Are Easy to Make!
1. Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
Every bite of this Strawberry Tres Leches Cake is so, so delicious. Made with a light, spongy vanilla cake, then filled with homemade strawberry milk and topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, this cake is simple yet impressive. It’s truly perfect for any occasion!
2. Margarita Cupcakes
These Margarita Cupcakes are the life of the party! Light, fluffy, and made with that tangy lime and hint of tequila flavor, they’re everything we love about a margarita—just in dessert form. Whether you’re making them for Cinco De Mayo, a girls’ night in, or just to treat yourself after a long week, these boozy cupcakes are so fun!
3. Rice Pudding
This creamy stovetop Rice Pudding Recipe only requires 7 ingredients and is one of our top cozy dessert favorites! Simple and nostalgic, it’s made with jasmine rice, whole milk, butter, vanilla, and just the right amount of sweetness. Every spoonful is perfectly spiced with cinnamon and has the best texture. It’s delicious served warm or chilled in individual dessert glasses for an easy yet elegant treat!
4. Churro Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the perfect combination of cinnamon, sugar, and creamy cheesecake with these easy and delicious Churro Cheesecake Bars. The flaky crescent roll dough is filled with a sweet and tangy cheesecake mixture. Cinnamon sugar is sprinkled in between, and on top, making every bite SO TASTY!
5. Coconut Custard Pie
This Coconut Custard Pie is incredibly easy to whip up, bursting with coconut flavor, and tested to perfection! The velvety custard inside the flaky crust is so good, and a proven crowd-pleaser.
6. The Best Chocolate Cake
This is hands-down the BEST Chocolate Cake recipe! After tons of testing, I can honestly say this chocolate cake has been perfected for a light and fluffy, yet sweet and fudgy taste and texture that’s incredible. While it tastes delicious, it’s also super easy to make and works every time!
7. Homemade Caramel Sauce
This Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe is buttery, silky, and has a deep caramel flavor that’s so good. This is our go-to caramel recipe for everything! Made with 6 simple ingredients in about 30 minutes, it’s way better than store-bought options and super simple to make. Try it out, and you’ll never go back to jarred caramel sauce again. Honestly, it’s so delicious we love just eating it with a spoon!
8. Churro Cheesecake Baked Oats
Churro Cheesecake Baked Oats in just 30 minutes. These are SO good and have been one of my favorite recipes lately! They have a creamy, thick baked oatmeal base, then topped with lightly crispy cinnamon-sugar and a chocolate drizzle for the ultimate churro texture and flavor.
9. Oreo Cheesecake Brownies
These Oreo Cheesecake Brownies are the absolute BEST! A layer of chocolate brownie batter, crumbled Oreos in the middle, and another layer of creamy cheesecake filling. Top it all off with some extra Oreo cookie crumbles and a chocolate syrup drizzle for the ultimate treat!
10. Dulce De Leche Chia Seed Parfait
These easy Chia Pudding Parfaits come together in just 10 minutes and can even be meal-prepped the night before. The dulce de leche gives this pudding the BEST sweet and creamy taste and texture. Every bite is SO indulgently delicious!
11. Mexican Cinnamon Cookies
Light, crispy and so yummy, these EASY cinnamon shortbread cookies are a new favorite! They practically melt in your mouth and have the perfect amount of sweetness. In only 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of warm, comforting Mexican Cinnamon Cookies in one bowl!
12. Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino
Icy, creamy, and full of that sweet caramel flavor, this Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino recipe is SO good. Coffee balanced with milk, blended with ice, and topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and caramel bits, you can’t go wrong with this delicious recipe!
13. Peach Dessert Empanadas
These Dessert Empanadas are INCREDIBLY easy to make! They take 35 minutes total and taste amazing when they’re warm out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream. This is the ultimate dessert for Cinco De Mayo!
14. Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
AMAZING, addicting Strawberry Cheesecake No-Bake Bites that are loaded with creamy cashew butter, sweet strawberries, and so many good things. These are perfect as a snack or dessert when you’re craving something a little bit sweet!
15. Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino
This Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino recipe is SO GOOD! It’s a chocolatey and creamy beverage with crunchy bits of cookies and the coffee flavor is just right. This copycat Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino recipe is easy to make in just 5 minutes and the basic ingredients are surprising and simple!
16. Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Ice Cream
This Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe is easy to make and SO delicious! It’s creamy, sweet, indulgent, and impressive (but without the fuss). If you’re looking for an easy summer dessert, this homemade ice cream is truly one of the best!
17. Salted Caramel Cookies
Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies that are truly INCREDIBLE. Made with delicious date caramel, a vegan chocolate cookie base, dark chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of gourmet
18. Dark Chocolate Tart Recipe
This Dark Chocolate Tart Recipe is made with a buttery Oreo crust and a silky smooth ganache filling using two types of chocolate that’s oh-my-goodness incredible! Topped with fresh raspberries, sliced almonds, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, it’s one of those desserts you crave over and over again.
19. No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites
No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites are easy to make and so satisfyingly tasty! The tangy and creamy filling sits on a perfectly crisp graham cracker crust, and you don’t have to bake a thing. No springform pans or water baths are needed for these delicious desserts!
20. Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Decadent, fluffy, and easy to make, these Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are a new favorite! The warm cinnamon spice combined with the rich brown sugar streusel is perfectly balanced, and the surprising addition of almond extract makes them unforgettable. From the bowl to ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes, you’ve got to try them!
21. Lemon Meringue Pie
Our homemade Lemon Meringue Pie recipe is made with a buttery crust, a thick, citrusy lemon curd filling, and a mile-high lemon meringue topping that makes it look almost too pretty to eat! Sweet and refreshing, it’s a bright, spring-inspired dessert that’s perfect for Cinco De Mayo or any time you want to impress your friends and family. We’re obsessed!
22. Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars that are healthy and SO delicious! Whether you’re making these for a get-together or just craving a healthy treat, these yummy bars are great for any occasion. Every bite is full of sweet, creamy goodness!
23. Strawberries and Cream Dessert
This Strawberries and Cream Dessert is our favorite treat for Cinco De Mayo, baby showers, picnics, and fun gatherings! With layers of fluffy whipped cream, sweet strawberries, and tender cake, it looks elegant and impressive, but is secretly SO easy to make. No matter the occasion, this simple recipe is always a crowd favorite. And it’s so pretty!
24. Pistachio Pudding Dessert
This Pistachio Pudding Dessert is our go-to when we want something that feels elevated but is secretly easy to make. With a buttery pistachio-graham cracker crust, a creamy homemade pistachio pudding (no boxed mix here!), and a fluffy whipped cream topping, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. We love that it’s made with real pistachios and simple, real food ingredients!
25. Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
This Strawberry Pretzel Dessert is one of our absolute favorite no-bake treats! With a buttery pretzel crust, creamy whipped filling, and layers of fresh strawberries and sweet preserves, every bite is the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and totally delicious. Unlike the classic version, this one skips the Jell-O and uses real strawberries for a fresher, more elevated take.
26. Strawberry Chocolate Brownies
Made with a fudgy chocolate almond butter brownie layer, diced strawberries mixed in, and topped with more strawberries and chocolate, these Strawberry Chocolate Brownies are SO good. Every bite is full of indulgent, chocolatey goodness and balanced by fresh, sweet strawberries!
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