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    Updated: Nov 20, 2024 · Published: Aug 24, 2024 · by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Desserts that Go with Tacos

    Fun & sweet desserts that go with tacos is the best way to finish off your Mexican meal. All these recipes are the perfect ending for your taco dinner at home.

    Four photos of desserts to serve with tacos including brownies pie and cinnamon twists

    Indulge in one of these simple yet decadent desserts. Whether you want something fruity, with chocolate, or loaded with cinnamon - here are the best desserts to serve with tacos.

    I know you will find something you will love. Below is a variety of dessert ideas that are perfect for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or anytime you have a craving for something sweet.

    Tacos on a tray.
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    Mexican Favorites

    Here are favorites if you want a traditional or trendy dessert. These are both new and classic recipes.

    Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists
    For a flaky buttery sweet treat, these puff pastry cinnamon twists are so amazing. This quick & easy recipe only uses 4 ingredients. The cinnamon sugar on the inside is so yummy with the crispy pastry. So fun to eat. Perfect with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate for breakfast, brunch, snack, or dessert.
    Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists
    Plate of cinnamon twist made with puff pastry.
    A creamy recipe for traditional Mexican Rice Pudding. The cinnamon and vanilla make a delicious pairing in this must-have dessert.
    Mexican Rice Pudding (arroz con leche)
    Photo credit: saltandbaker.com
    What to Serve with Fajitas arroz-con-leche2 saltandbaker two glasses full of rice pudding with cinnamon sticks on the table
    These sweet little cheesecakes are almost too cute to eat. The lime, tequila, and triple sec flavors come together in this cheesecake recipe for the perfect ending to any Mexican meal.
    Mini Margarita Cheesecakes
    Photo credit: chocolatemoosey.com
    What to Serve with Quesadillas Mini-Margarita-Cheesecakes-0572 chocolatemoosey a tray with 6 mini cheescakes topped with cream and a lime wedge
    This dessert is a strawberry margarita lovers dream. The cupcakes include liquor so be ready for a kick with this sweet treat.
    Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes
    Photo credit: ottawamommyclub.ca
    What to serve with Tacos strawberry-marg-cupcakes ottawamommyclub
    This tangy lime cake is soaked overnight in a white chocolate and milk mixture to ensure sweet moist results. The next day it's topped with a rum flavored whipped cream for a lovely dessert.
    Lime White Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
    Photo credit: restlesschipotle.com
    What to Serve with Fajitas tres-leches-cake-title-2-compressor restlesschipotle a plated square of cake topped with a strawberry
    A fair and gameday classic, gone is the guilt with a low-carb churro option! These delicious cinnamon sugar keto churros have only 1 gram of net carbs per serving!
    Keto Churros
    Photo credit: how2doketo.com
    What to Serve with Fajitas Keto-Churros-2-2 how2doketo 4 ready to eat churros with sprinkled cinnamon on white paper
    Fried ice cream is a special treat and showstopper when you go out to Mexican restaurants. Now make this dessert at home with this delicious no fry method that still gives you that classic crispy outside and the cool creamy ice cream center. Dig in!
    No-Fry Fried Ice Cream
    Photo credit: savingdollarsandsense.com
    What to serve with Tacos No-Fry-Fried-Ice-Cream-with chocolate sauce and whipped cream savingdollarandsense
    These colorful Mexican sugar cookies are colorful and so tasty. With a touch of citrus and rolled in sugar, they just melt in your mouth.
    Mexican Sugar Cookies (polvorones)
    Photo credit: themondaybox.com
    What to Serve with Quesadillas 022_2-585x585 Mexican Cookies themondaybox a stack of 6 mexican cookies in 3 different colors yellow green and orange
    6 recipes of desserts ready to eat with tacos.

    Quick & Easy Desserts

    There recipes are simple & perfect for anyone that a beginner or doesn't love baking. Many are no-bake & are ready in less than 30-minutes.

    Easy 4-Ingredient Key Lime Pie
    This easy 4-ingredient key lime pie recipe is a slice of heaven. The creamy filling is tart, sweet, tangy, & the perfect summer dessert.
    Easy 4-Ingredient Key Lime Pie
    Graham cracker crust filled with key lime pie filling and topped with whipped cream on a plate with a fork.
    Cake Mix Strawberry Brownies
    Strawberry brownies made from cake mix are a fun & colorful dessert that is so simple to make. Just 3 ingredients for chewy pink brownies. A great recipe for Easter, Spring, pink-themed parties, birthdays, showers, & Mother's Day.
    Strawberry Brownies
    Squares of fresh baked strawberry brownies.
    Easy Mango Popsicles
    Sweet, cold, fun, & fruity mango popsicles are best when made homemade. This easy recipe for the summer treat kids and adults love. A refreshing snack or dessert for kids and adults. Homemade popsicles with real fruit are healthy, low-sugar, low-calorie, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, & dairy-free.
    Easy Mango Popsicles
    4 Mango popsicles made from scratch on sticks.
    Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies
    Muddy buddies (puppy chow) meet the classic snickerdoodle cookie flavors of cinnamon and sugar.
    Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies
    Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies
    Collage of 4 dessert recipes that go well with tacos including popsicles, churros, pie, and cake.

    Cookies & Ice Cream

    Yes this deserves its own category. There are two of my favorite kinds of desserts & they all go well with any kind of chicken, steak, or seafood taco. I saved best for last & I think you need to make one of each!

    No Spread Sugar Cookies
    The perfect recipe for your cutouts with any holiday cookie cutter. This no spread sugar cookie is delish & will hold its shape when baking. No need to chill the dough, just mix, roll, cut, & bake for a quick & easy recipe.
    No Spread Sugar Cookies
    No spread and no chill cookie dough baked on a cooling rack.
    Snickerdoodles without Cream of Tartar
    Making homemade snickerdoodles without cream of tartar is easy. The classic cookie can be made with a simple substitute and be just as sweet, soft, and delicious.
    Snickerdoodles (without cream of tartar)
    Snickerdoodles without Cream of Tartar recipe card plate full of cookies
    Hot Chocolate Cookies
    The best chewy, gooey, & rich hot chocolate cookies made with instant cocoa mix. These fun cookies are great for Christmas or anytime you want a fresh-baked cookie.
    Hot Chocolate Cookies
    Hot Chocolate Cookies on a table next to large marshmallows.
    Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies 
    The best fresh-baked chocolate chip marshmallow cookies are everything: crispy edges, melty chocolate, gooey toasted marshmallows, and a chewy center. The homemade cookies loaded with chocolate chips & mini marshmallows are a favorite recipe. Use milk, dark, or semi-sweet chopped chocolate or chunks too.
    Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies
    Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies Featured on cooling rack.
    Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
    This fun & easy recipe for sugar cookies with sprinkles is a colorful dessert everyone loves. The soft & chewy cookies are loaded with nonpareils for a crunchy rainbow treat. The simple sprinkle cookie recipe is the best for birthday parties, Christmas, Easter, holidays, pride month, & celebrations.
    Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
    Sprinkle Sugar Cookies covered in rainbow colored nonpareils stacked.
    Strawberries & Cream Cookie Bars
    Thick & chewy strawberries and cream cookie bars are a delightful recipe everyone will love. These colorful cookies with chewy strawberry pieces, white morsels, and more are rich, buttery, & gooey. These make a great spring or summer dessert.
    Strawberries & Cream Cookie Bars
    Strawberries & Cream Cookie Bars Recipe card overhead of cut square bar cookies on white parchment.
    Best Ever Mango Ice Cream (with Ice Cream Maker)
    Homemade mango ice cream is the best ever creamy frozen dessert. This tasty recipe takes a wonderful vanilla ice cream base and adds luscious fresh mango for the easiest mango ice cream. 
    Mango Ice Cream
    Best Ever Mango Ice Cream featured two bowls close mango bottom corner
    Banana Ice Cream
    Creamy & rich homemade banana ice cream is so easy to make in the ice cream maker. This fresh fruit recipe uses just 5 simple & all-natural ingredients. This eggless recipe has a classic vanilla base & mashed bananas to make the best ice cream.
    Banana Ice Cream
    Scoops of homemade banana ice cream in white bowls.
    Coffee Ice Cream
    For the best homemade coffee ice cream recipe made in the ice cream maker, try this easy recipe. It's rich, creamy, & yummy. The simple recipe is a no cook, no egg custard, & gluten-free dessert perfect for summer.
    Coffee Ice Cream
    Two scoops of coffee ice cream in a ramekin dish next to a spoon.
    Grilled Pineapple Sundaes
    Rum raisin caramel sauce drizzled over ice cream and grilled pineapple is the boozy tropical treat to enjoy all summer. This dessert is the best for BBQ backyard cookouts & pool parties.
    Grilled Pineapple Sundaes
    Rum Raisin Pineapple Sundaes

    More Mexican Food Recipes

    Whether you like something mild or spicy, try these other Mexican favorites:

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    • CARNITAS BURRITOS
    • CHEESY JALAPENO CHICKEN
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