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A round caramel flan de queso with a glossy caramel top is served on a black plate. One slice has been cut and removed, revealing the creamy interior. Black forks and a plate rest nearby on a light surface.

Cuban Dessert Recipes

Fall in love with all the rich, sweet flavors of these Cuban dessert recipes. From creamy custards to sweet pastries, there’s something here for everyone!

Popular recipes include Arroz Con Leche, Cream Cheese Flan (Flan de Queso), and Guava Cake Bars (Cuban Masa Real de Guayaba).

Made with Guava

Guava Caramel Bread Pudding with Candied Pecans

Homemade Brazo Gitano (Guava Swiss Roll)

Guava Jam Bars with Coconut Macadamia Oat Crumble Topping

Guava Swirl Cheesecake with Maria Cookie Crust

Reader Favorites

The BEST Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

4.91 from 402 reviews

Arroz Con Leche (Cuban Rice Pudding)

4.50 from 65 reviews

Cuban Shortbread Cookies (Torticas de Morón)

4.49 from 86 reviews

Guava Cheese Pastries (Cuban Pastelitos de Guayaba y Queso)

4.69 from 124 reviews

All Desserts

Pudin de Pan (Classic Cuban Bread Pudding)

Flan de Calabaza (Cuban-Style Pumpkin Flan)

Guava Cheese Cupcakes with Dulce De Leche Frosting

Pastelitos de Coco (Cuban Coconut Pastries)

Boniatillo Con Coco (Cuban Sweet Potato Pudding)

Easy Guava Cheese Empanadas (4-Ingredients!)

Homemade Brazo Gitano (Guava Swiss Roll)

Easy Churros con Chocolate Caliente

Cuban Bunuelos with Cinnamon-Anise Syrup

Cuban Merenguitos (Meringue Cookies/Kisses)

Easy Rum Toffee Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe

Paniqueques/Queques Cubanos (Molasses Cookies)