You may not know, but Mexicans are known for their love for sweets and it’s no surprise to find them hopping around the dessert tables at any celebration.
But you know what? Pleasing the crowds with Mexican desserts can be tricky, and you might spend all your time in the kitchen. That is why I am here to help you with some delicious traditional Mexican dessert recipes.
Here’s the best part: these recipes are quite easy, so you can impress the crowd and have some fun without letting your inner crowd-pleaser get overwhelmed with anxious thoughts.
Easy Mexican Desserts For A Crowd
Let the sweetness of Mexico come straight to your plate. Try these easy Mexican Desserts recipes that you can make for a crowd super quickly.
1. Tres Leches Cake
If you make sweet treats for a crowd, can you not miss making Tres Leches Cake? It is a crowd favorite, and everyone loves it, whether it’s a child or a grown-up adult like me.
This recipe is super light and airy, meaning it will melt in your mouth when you take a bite. Moreover, this recipe is quite simple and quick to make.
Therefore, it will be easy to make if you are catering to a crowd as you don’t have to sit in the kitchen for hours to make this delicious cake.
Get The Recipe From Here – Dinner Than Dessert
2. Sopapilla Cheesecake
Everyone loves cheesecake (judgemental eyes to those who disagree) and that is why you must try this Sopapilla Cheesecake which has a sweet and creamy middle tucked between crispy flaky dough.
You may think that this is just another cheesecake but let me tell you that this particular cheesecake will take you to a different universe.
So if you are preparing for any Mexican potluck or catering to a crowd then try this cheesecake for dessert and I can bet that your guests will love every bite of it.
Get The Recipe From Here – Belly Full
3. Mexican Pink Cookies
Another recipe that you must try when catering to a Mexican crowd is the special Mexican Pink Cookies. These cookies are so cute and aesthetic that they will attract the eyes of the people.
Moreover, these crumbly cookies have a very smooth texture. So when you take a bite, it will swiftly melt in your mouth. Therefore, these cookies are perfect to feed a crowd, especially if they love Mexican notes.
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4. Lime Margarita Bars
What if you can enjoy some boozy notes in a dessert? Well, try Lime Margarita Bars and let your friends and family enjoy a sweet dessert with some tarty notes.
This dessert is perfect if you are catering to a Mexican crowd or want to add some Mexican notes to the celebration. Well, the recipe is also quite easy and simple to make.
So, just try your hands on this recipe, and you will thank me for the recommendation.
Get The Recipe From Here – Bijoux And Bits
5. Easy Dessert Tacos
Who said that you cannot enjoy tacos for dessert? Well, this dessert taco is not actually your regular taco but a dessert shaped just like that.
Let me tell you that these dessert tacos are mini strawberry cheesecake tacos that have a creamy filling covered with a taco shell that is crispy enough to shake your world.
Not only is this dessert fancy-looking, but I can bet that the crowd will instantly fall in love with its sweet, creamy, and smooth notes.
Get The Recipe From Here – Cookie Dough And Mint
6. Churro Cheesecake Bars
There is nothing like a love for churros, and that is why this unique recipe where churro meets the tarty cheesecake notes that too in a bar.
Well, these bars have two layers of crescent rolls with a smooth cheesecake layer dusted with cinnamon sugar, which makes them super fulfilling and offers satisfying notes.
Moreover, if you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container to eat them the next day.
Get The Recipe From Here – The Gay Globetnotten
7. Mexican Conchas
Take a bite of Mexican Conchas and let your day get a little brighter and sweeter. Well, if you are looking for some new dessert option to cater your guests then again these Mexican Conchas are great to serve.
Firstly, these cute-looking fluffy conchas perfectly capture the sweet notes of Mexico. Therefore, you can put them in a cute basket and let your guests indulge themselves with crumbly yet soft-textured notes.
Well, you may not know this, but the Mexican crowd really loves these conchas, and they often eat them during breakfast. This is because they are super easy to make, and personally, the cooking process is quite therapeutic.
Get The Recipe From Here – M A KitchenÂ
8. Apple Enchiladas
An Apple a day keeps doctors away, but these Apple Enchiladas will keep your bad mood away with their super satisfying and comforting notes.
Clearly, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser, and that is why it is perfect for catering to them while offering tempting Mexican notes.
Let me warn you that if you are making this, you may find it difficult to resist the temptation of eating and within no time you may over indulge with these sweet and aromatic desserts.
Therefore, try to practice some self control so that you can serve it to the crowd.
Get The Recipe From Here – Food And Bevy
9. Chocoflan
Do you remember Rachel’s Birthday from F.R.I.E.N.D.S, where Monica prepared a flan for her birthday cake? Well, if she had checked this recipe, then I am sure it would have been more fun.
Now, if you are hosting something and need something other than cake in dessert then this chocoflan recipe will perfectly satisfy the tastebuds of your guests.
Also, don’t worry as the recipe is quite easy so you don’t have to bang your head which usually happens when people like me are baking some sweet desserts.
Get The Recipe From Here – Ash Baber
10. Tres Leches Cake With A Twist
Everyone loves chocolaty notes, and if you are wondering how to bring the same flavor to your Mexican dessert, then Tres Leches Cake With A Twist should be your next recipe to try.
When I talked about the twist, obviously, I meant a chocolaty twist on a classic Tres Leches Cake. It is the extra soft sponge soaked with generous chocolate milk that the crowd will love.
Moreover, this recipe comes together with only a few ingredients, so you will have a good time left in your hand where you can just hang with people and enjoy the celebrations.
Get The Recipe From Here – House Of Nash Eats
11. Mexican Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Well, if you are preparing desserts for a large number of people and worried about catering to vegan eaters, then skip the drama and make some Mexican Chocolate Avocado Mousse.
Moreover, this mousse is quite nutritious, so you can call it a healthy dessert and flex your culinary skills to people present to attend your feast. It comes together in 10 minutes.
This mousse is extra creamy, so with the very first bite, everyone will just get lost in the smooth texture. Try it yourself, and you will get all the love from the crowd, even the difficult ones.
Get The Recipe From Here – Crowded Kitchen
12. Margarita Cheesecake Bars
Add some alcoholic notes in the crowd’s favorite cheesecake flavor with Margarita Cheesecake Bars and let them groove on sweet and tarty notes for a while.
I am sure that after taking the first bite, the crowd will be just fine because what’s better than sipping margaritas? Obviously, it is eating these sweet yet boozy Margarita Cheesecake bars.
On the brighter side, no one will get any hangovers and yet will get a chance to enjoy the day with a little bit of tipsy head.
Get The Recipe From Here – Sally’s Baking 101 Cookbook
13. Cortadillo (Mexican Pink Cake)
You may not know this (until you are from Mexico), but Cortadillo is one of the traditional desserts in Mexican Cuisine, and you can find it in almost every bakery around the city of Mexico.
Now, if you have some Mexican crowd to cater or have any celebration capturing the essence of Mexican traditions, you must try this recipe and let people taste the true flavors of the city without even visiting it.
Trust me, everyone from children to adults will be stuffing their mouths, so make sure to make some extra food just in case it gets finished within a few minutes of serving.
Get The Recipe From Here – Isabel Eats
Conclusion
Well, I am sure that by now, you may have decided what to serve to the crowd for desserts. I am also sure that while you make any of these recipes, you will be more than relieved because these recipes are simple yet offer the utmost satisfaction.
So, if you are catering to a Mexican crowd or just in case hosting a Mexican theme party then make sure to check this list and I am sure this will help you a lot.
