Delicious Mexican Desserts

Photo by Alex Farnum; written by Elaine Johnson

Cajeta Ice Cream Sundaes

These 5-minute, buy-and-serve sundaes feature caramel sauce you can source from a Mexican market.

Recipe: Cajeta Ice Cream Sundaes

Photo by James Carrier; written by Elaine Johnson

Frozen Margarita Pie

We started with the '60s classic, grasshopper pie (a minty chiffon pie with a chocolate crust) and used tequila and lime instead of crème de menthe.

Recipe: Frozen Margarita Pie

Photo by Quentin Bacon; written by Elaine Johnson

Alfajores de Dulce de Leche (Caramel Sandwich Cookies)

These decadent cookie sandwiches have a rum-flavored dough and dulce de leche filling, and are rolled in toasted coconut.

Recipe: Alfajores de Dulce de Leche (Caramel Sandwich Cookies)

Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Elaine Johnson

Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream

Make your own super-premium ice cream, starting with a custard flavored with Mexican chocolate.

Recipe: Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream

Photo by Jeffery Cross; written by Elaine Johnson

Margarita "Poptails"

Three kinds of citrus and yes, tequila, go into these grown-up popsicles.

Recipe: Margarita "Poptails"

Photo by Lisa Romerein; written by Elaine Johnson

Ancho Chile Pumpkin Pie

Traditional pumpkin custard gets a dried chile glow.

Recipe: Ancho Chile Pumpkin Pie

Photo by Annabelle Breakey; written by Elaine Johnson

Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème

Imagine a stylish, ultra-rich take on chocolate pudding, flavored with coffee in addition to a little cinnamon and cayenne.

Recipe: Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème

Photo by Leo Gong; written by Elaine Johnson

Tres Leches Cake with Raspberries

Make a sauce that's similar in flavor to dulce de leche for soaking the layers of this moist cake, then frost the cake with whipped cream.

Recipe: Tres Leches Cake with Raspberries

Photo by James Carrier; written by Elaine Johnson

Mexican Chocolate Streusel Brownies

Almonds and cinnamon are what make Mexican chocolate special, and they flavor both the brownie and the streusel in these bars.

Recipe: Mexican Chocolate Streusel Brownies

Photo by James Carrier; written by Elaine Johnson

Mexican Paletas

Try our 7 variations on fresh fruit pops, from sour orange to piña colada and even cucumber-chile.

Recipe: Mexican Paletas

Photo by Shelly Strazis; written by Elaine Johnson

Mexican Chocolate Cakes

This easy one-bowl recipe, flavored with a little cayenne and plenty of cinnamon, makes two cakes—enough to feed a crowd, or to freeze and enjoy later.

Recipe: Mexican Chocolate Cakes

11 delicious Mexican desserts

Cajeta Ice Cream Sundaes

Frozen Margarita Pie

Alfajores de Dulce de Leche (Caramel Sandwich Cookies)

Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream

Margarita "Poptails"

Ancho Chile Pumpkin Pie

Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème

Tres Leches Cake with Raspberries

Mexican Chocolate Streusel Brownies

Mexican Paletas

Mexican Chocolate Cakes