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Cuisine & meal · 23 recipes

Mexican-Style Dessert Recipes

Mexican-inspired dessert ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.

Chocolate-Ancho Flan with Cinnamon Meringue Crust & Candied Jalapeño SyrupSophisticated
Dessert

Chocolate-Ancho Flan with Cinnamon Meringue Crust & Candied Jalapeño Syrup

Silken custard infused with ancho chile depth, baked in caramelized sugar, topped with crispy-chewy cinnamon meringue and bright spiced jalapeño glaze

590 cal · 12g protein · 75 min
vegetariangluten-free
Churros with Spiced Dark Chocolate & Cinnamon SugarEasy
Dessert

Churros with Spiced Dark Chocolate & Cinnamon Sugar

Crispy exterior, tender inside, warm spiced dipping chocolate

917 cal · 11g protein · 18 min
vegetarianquick
Charred Chestnut & Dark Chocolate Torte with Burnt Honey Caramel & Candied JalapeñoSophisticated
Dessert

Charred Chestnut & Dark Chocolate Torte with Burnt Honey Caramel & Candied Jalapeño

Dense flourless chocolate cake with nutty chestnut flour and spiced heat

722 cal · 9g protein · 55 min
vegetariangluten-free
Dark Chocolate & Cinnamon Flan with Roasted Poblano Pepper Cream & Brown Butter Sage BrittleIntermediate
Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Cinnamon Flan with Roasted Poblano Pepper Cream & Brown Butter Sage Brittle

Silky chocolate custard, smoky pepper cream, crispy herb brittle

989 cal · 14g protein · 50 min
vegetariangluten-freeintermediate
Flan de Membrillo con Helado de Almendra TostadaIntermediate
Dessert

Flan de Membrillo con Helado de Almendra Tostada

Quince custard flan with toasted almond ice cream and candied quince

593 cal · 17g protein · 50 min
vegetariancontains-eggs
Chocolate-Ancho Flan with Cinnamon Crisp & Candied Jalapeño SyrupIntermediate
Dessert

Chocolate-Ancho Flan with Cinnamon Crisp & Candied Jalapeño Syrup

Silky, spiced, balanced heat and richness

784 cal · 17g protein · 36 min
vegetariangluten-freeMexican
Charred Pineapple & Ancho Chile Flan with Crispy Cilantro TuileIntermediate
Dessert

Charred Pineapple & Ancho Chile Flan with Crispy Cilantro Tuile

Silky custard infused with dried ancho, topped with caramelized pineapple & crispy herb cookie

322 cal · 7g protein · 58 min
vegetarianelegantintermediate
Dark Chocolate & Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Candied Pepita BrittleIntermediate
Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Candied Pepita Brittle

Silky chocolate custard, subtle chile heat, crispy pepita candy

564 cal · 9g protein · 30 min
vegetariangluten-freeelegant-finish
Chocolate-Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Pepita Brittle, Candied Jalapeño & Lime Zest OilSophisticated
Dessert

Chocolate-Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Pepita Brittle, Candied Jalapeño & Lime Zest Oil

Silken chocolate custard with chile heat, spiced seeds, and citrus-fire finish

1423 cal · 18g protein · 60 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Chocolate-Ancho Chile Flan with Candied Jalapeño Strips & Crispy Tequila TuileSophisticated
Dessert

Chocolate-Ancho Chile Flan with Candied Jalapeño Strips & Crispy Tequila Tuile

Silky chocolate custard with subtle heat, topped with spicy candy and delicate tuile

412 cal · 6g protein · 55 min
vegetariangluten-freeelegant
Chocolate-Ancho Chile Panna Cotta with Pepita Brittle & Crème Fraîche FoamSophisticated
Dessert

Chocolate-Ancho Chile Panna Cotta with Pepita Brittle & Crème Fraîche Foam

Silken dark chocolate custard infused with charred ancho heat, topped with roasted pumpkin seed brittle and aerated crème fraîche

915 cal · 17g protein · 60 min
chocolate-chilesophisticated-mexicanmake-ahead
Chocolate-Ancho Flan with Candied Jalapeño & Crispy Tequila TuileIntermediate
Dessert

Chocolate-Ancho Flan with Candied Jalapeño & Crispy Tequila Tuile

silky chocolate custard, spicy heat, crispy shards

936 cal · 10g protein · 43 min
vegetariangluten-freemake-ahead
Dark Chocolate & Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Pepita Brittle & Cinnamon CrèmeIntermediate
Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Pepita Brittle & Cinnamon Crème

Silky bittersweet custard, smoky chile heat, nutty seed brittle, whipped cream cloud

581 cal · 11g protein · 27 min
vegetariangluten-free
Chocolate-Chili Flan with Candied Jalapeño & Crispy Tequila TuileIntermediate
Dessert

Chocolate-Chili Flan with Candied Jalapeño & Crispy Tequila Tuile

Silky custard with dark heat and sugared chile crunch

1272 cal · 17g protein · 56 min
vegetarianintermediategluten-free
Lime Custard Tart with Toasted Coconut and Crispy Tortilla CrumbleIntermediate
Dessert

Lime Custard Tart with Toasted Coconut and Crispy Tortilla Crumble

Silky lime curd in a buttery crust, topped with shredded toasted coconut and crispy tortilla crunch

901 cal · 14g protein · 30 min
vegetarian
Flan de Chile y ChocolateEasy
Dessert

Flan de Chile y Chocolate

Silky chocolate custard with a whisper of ancho heat and spiced caramel

1056 cal · 14g protein · 25 min
vegetarian30-minute
Mango-Habanero Panna Cotta with Crispy Tortilla TuileIntermediate
Dessert

Mango-Habanero Panna Cotta with Crispy Tortilla Tuile

Silken custard with spicy-tropical fruit and brittle corn crisp

686 cal · 10g protein · 23 min
gluten-free
Dark Chocolate & Roasted Ancho Pot de Crème with Candied Jalapeño CrispEasy
Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Roasted Ancho Pot de Crème with Candied Jalapeño Crisp

Silky chocolate custard infused with chile heat, topped with brittle and fleur de sel

933 cal · 12g protein · 20 min
vegetarianquickelegantno-bake
Dark Chocolate & Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Pepita Brittle & Lime CremaIntermediate
Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Pepita Brittle & Lime Crema

Silky dark chocolate custard infused with smoky ancho depth, topped with crunchy pumpkin seed brittle and tart lime whipped cream

491 cal · 9g protein · 40 min
vegetariangluten-free
Cinnamon Flan with Roasted Poblano & Brown Butter Sage BrittleSophisticated
Dessert

Cinnamon Flan with Roasted Poblano & Brown Butter Sage Brittle

Silky crème caramel infused with cinnamon, verde poblano cream, and crackly brittle candy

829 cal · 17g protein · 65 min
Chocolate-Cinnamon Flan with Crispy Tortilla ShardsIntermediate
Dessert

Chocolate-Cinnamon Flan with Crispy Tortilla Shards

Silky custard with Mexican spice and a textural crunch

932 cal · 11g protein · 38 min
vegetariangluten-free
Dark Chocolate & Poblano Mousse with Candied Jalapeño & Crispy Tequila TuileIntermediate
Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Poblano Mousse with Candied Jalapeño & Crispy Tequila Tuile

Rich chocolate heat with spicy-sweet condiment and brittle cookie

703 cal · 9g protein · 38 min
vegetariangluten-free
Dark Chocolate & Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Pepita BrittleIntermediate
Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Ancho Chile Pot de Crème with Pepita Brittle

Silken chocolate mousse spiced with dried chile and topped with nutty caramel

856 cal · 14g protein · 18 min
gluten-freehigh-cocoa

Good to know

How long do these take?

Half are done in about 40 minutes. The quickest is around 20 minutes and the longest about 60 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.

Are these authentic Mexican recipes?

No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Mexican ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Mexican-style rather than Mexican. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.

How many calories are in these?

Most land between 491 and 989 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.

Do these come with a grocery list?

Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.

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