Tres leches is a popular dessert in Latin America, known for its moist texture and sweet flavor. The preparation involves a mixture of three milks poured over a baked sponge cake and left to soak in the refrigerator to absorb the flavors. A delight for sweet lovers.
Preparing Tres leches requires patience and precision in each step.
Once the sponge cake is baked and ready, the mixture of the three milks is added on top, allowing it to slowly soak in.
After some time in the refrigerator, the dessert acquires its characteristic texture and sweet, creamy flavor.
When serving, it can be garnished with chantilly cream and fresh fruits for a vibrant finishing touch.
Tres leches
Ingredients
6 Eggs
2 cups of Sugar
2 cups of Wheat flour
2 teaspoons of Baking powder
½ cup of Milk
1 teaspoon of Vanilla
1 can of Evaporated milk
1 can of Condensed milk
1 cup of Heavy cream
Chantilly cream for garnish
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the dessert, first beat the egg whites in a mixer until foamy.
Step 2 : Next, add the sugar and egg yolks, and continue beating until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
Step 3 : Then it's time to alternately incorporate the milk and flour, and finally add the vanilla.
Step 4 : Once the preparation is ready, pour it into a dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.
Step 5 : While baking, blend together the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream in a blender.
Step 6 : Once the sponge cake is ready, remove it from the oven and make perforations with a fork.
Step 7 : Next, pour the milk mixture over it, cover the mold with aluminum foil, and refrigerate for several hours to chill well.
Step 8 : When cold, garnish with chantilly cream and maraschino cherries.
Step 9 : And it will be ready to enjoy this delicious dessert.
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