If you’re looking for Mexican desserts for Easter to bring some vibrant flavor to your holiday meal, I have you covered. Spice up your feast with traditional Capirotada, Tres Leches Cake, fruit-filled empanadas, and more!
As a former pastry chef, I’ve made my fair share of seasonal and holiday treats. I particularly love Mexican desserts because they’re filled with fresh flavors, tropical notes, lots of cinnamon and spice, plus (especially around Easter) plenty of pretty pastel colors.
The most traditional Mexican dessert enjoyed on Easter is Capirotada. Which is like a bread pudding but instead of a creamy base it has a spiced piloncillo syrup and cheese that holds it all together. Capirotada recipes hold religious meaning during Easter, where the stale bread symbolizes the body of Christ. Keep reading for a couple of variation of this traditional dish plus many more to serve this year.
21 Mexican Desserts For Easter
1. Simple Authentic Capirotada
A simple authentic Capirotada Recipe, the traditional Mexican bread pudding. Buttered bread slices of bolillo bread, raisins, and mild cheddar cheese in a piloncillo syrup spiced with cinnamon and whole cloves.
2. Tres Leches Cake
If this is the first time ever making this authentic recipe, this is a great place to start. After my homemade churros, this is the most popular dessert recipe on ¡Hola! Jalapeño. Finish it off with a sprinkle of cinnamon, fresh raspberries, or both for a vibrant touch! Video included to guide you through the process.
3. Guava Cheesecake with Maria Cookies Crust
Dive into the heart of Mexican cuisine with this guava cheesecake recipe that will become your new go-to! Savor every bite of the creamiest cheesecake flavored with guava jelly, all nestled in a crumbly Maria cookie crust. To top it all off, a sweet layer of guava finishes this dessert masterpiece.
4. Mexican Chocolate Sweet Tamales
Take a delightful detour from the world of savory tamales and explore the world of authentic Mexican desserts! These rich Mexican chocolate tamales are a revelation. Unlike their savory counterparts, they’re more like light, fluffy sponge cake wrapped in a corn husk package. Best served warm with a drizzle of spicy honey, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
5. Our Favorite Molasses Banana Bread
Not traditional in Mexican kitchens but still an Easter favorite. This Molasses Banana Bread has lots of bananas, dark molasses, brown sugar, and ginger for a super tasty banana bread!
6. Homemade Conchas {Mexican Pan Dulce}
Embark on a delicious journey into Mexican culture with this dairy-free Concha recipe! I’ll guide you step-by-step through creating these soft and pillowy Mexican sweet breads at home. They capture the essence of the pan dulce you know and love from your local Mexican bakery.
7. Cinnamon Roll Capirotada
This Cinnamon Roll Capirotada offers a delightful twist! It combines the familiar layer of French bread but with the sweet vanilla glaze that makes cinnamon rolls so irresistible.
8. Bananas Foster Upside Down Cake
Forget traditional Easter desserts and shake up those Ash Wednesday blues with this Bananas Foster Upside Down Cake! Imagine gooey sweet bananas, a touch of warm spice, and a tender cake infused with the rich flavors of rum. It’s a decadent and unexpected treat perfect for both the end of Lent or a truly special Sunday brunch that will have everyone buzzing.
9. Coconut Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Craving Easter candy? Ditch the store-bought stuff and make Coconut Pumpkin Seed Brittle! Crispy seeds meet gooey, caramelized coconut for a sweet (or not-so-sweet, your personal preference!) treat. It’s crazy-easy and disappears in a flash!
10. Key Lime Pie with Sour Cream Topping
This refreshing twist on classic key lime pie is the perfect treat for Good Friday or Easter Sunday! Tart and tangy filling meets a cloud-like sour cream topping for a delightful balance of sweet and zesty. This easy recipe is the ultimate way to welcome warmer weather.
11. Canela (Mexican Cinnamon) Ice Cream
Ditch store-bought vanilla and try this! Canela Ice Cream made with soft Ceylon cinnamon sticks is all about cozy cinnamon flavor – it’s super easy to make and tastes like a sweet hug in a bowl. If you’ve been holding off all Lent season, this will taste incredible!
12. Super Easy Mexican Coconut Candy {Cocadas}
If you’ve been holding off on sweets since the beginning of Lent, here’s a super easy way to break your fast. With 2 ingredients this Mexican coconut candy (sweetened coconut & condensed milk) is perfect for the Easter dessert tray.
13. Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Craving a sunshine-in-a-cake experience? Look no further than this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake! Imagine a soft, tender cake base topped with a vibrant display of fresh fruits – juicy pineapple slices and ruby red Amarena cherries – all glazed with a gooey, golden brown sugar caramel sauce. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream—truly ahhhmazing.
14. Coconut Tres Leches Cake
This coconut-infused Tres Leches uses simple ingredients for a dreamy dessert! Fluffy sponge cake soaked in creamy coconut milk, then topped with airy whipped cream and crisp coconut flakes. Cut into thick slices and watch it disappear.
15. Apple Rum Empanadas
Like a mini apple pie has boozy apples (rum!) in dark brown sugar and cinnamon, wrapped in flaky butter pastry. Simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store. A yummy treat to end the Lenten period.
16. Dulce de Leche Sweet Rolls with Coconut
Forget cinnamon rolls – these dulce de leche sweet rolls are next-level irresistible! Rich, gooey dulce de leche filling swirled in soft dough makes for one of the most delicious desserts you will make this Easter. Start new traditions with original recipes like this one.
17. Sweet Lime Tamales
Sweet tooth alert! These sweet lime tamales are a zesty twist on dessert! Fluffy, cake-like masa with bursts of lime. You’ll love these sweet treats.
18. Pineapple Pecan Capirotada
Spice up your capirotada game with this Pineapple Pecan Capirotada! Layers of bread soaked in a spiced syrup, studded with fresh pineapple, pecans, and queso fresco (or Monterey Jack) all tucked in a baking dish and baked in the oven until golden brown.
19. Chocoflan {Impossible Cake}
Withe the Lenten season over, need I say…indulgence alert! Chocoflan combines moist chocolate cake with silky vanilla flan. Easy to make, stunning to see it bake and flip – it might just be your new favorite Mexican dessert.
20. Easy Carrot Cake with Pineapple
This easy carrot cake is bursting with flavor and will make your taste buds sing – moist, packed with carrots and pineapple, then topped with tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Easter or any sweet craving!
21. Flan!
Craving a silky-smooth sweet treat? This authentic flan recipe is incredibly easy! Eggs, sweetened condensed milk, and ricotta cheese create a luscious custard bathed in caramel sauce. Garnish with stewed rhubarb for a beautiful spring touch – it’s the perfect gluten-free dessert!
Top 5 Most Popular Easter Recipes
- Mexican Turkey Recipe
- Mushroom and Cheese Enchiladas
- Chicken Mole Verde
- Chile Verde Chicken Tamales
- Chile Colorado
20+ Mexican Desserts For Easter
Gives you plenty of delicious options to choose from. Let me know which one you make by snapping a pic and tagging me on Instagram @holajalapeno and #holajalapeno so I can see or leave me a comment below! Also, sign up for my weekly newsletter, lots of good stuff there too!
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