Traditional Latin American desserts are generally pretty simple to prepare and literally always crowd-pleasers. Any offerings from flan to the many variations of buñuelos are irresistible and perfect for a little something sweet after a holiday meal. Many of our desserts actually use the same ingredients—milk, sugar, flour, eggs—and not much more, so you could even make a few for Christmas dinner without having to buy a ton of different things.
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While many Latin American desserts are simple to make, they also tend to be quite rich and flavorful, meaning that a small portion is enough to satisfy even the sweetest tooth. Many of them can even be prepared as single servings so that everyone can just help themselves to one. We've compiled both traditional recipes and some updated variations on old favorites for you to choose from. Check out 33 of our favorite Latin dessert recipes for the holidays.