The pastel de tres leches is a popular dessert known for its moist and flavorful taste. Originating in Latin America, it has become a favorite among people worldwide. This three-milk cake is made with a sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three different kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. The result is a rich, creamy, and decadent cake that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, a pastel de tres leches is an excellent choice.
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MEXICAN TRES LECHES CAKE (PASTEL DE 3 LECHES)
Pastel de 3 leches literally means 'cake made with three milks' in Spanish, and this classic Mexican cake is soaked in just that. Super moist and delicious, this cake is easy to make and will be the talk of your next party!
Provided by mega
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Clean beaters.
- Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl until creamy. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until pale yellow. Fold egg yolks into egg white mixture using a spatula. Sift in flour and carefully fold into the batter; mix in zest of 1 lime. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Turn off oven but keep cake in the closed oven for an additional 20 minutes.
- Prepare the '3 milks' while cake is resting in the oven. Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, 1 cup heavy cream, and amaretto liqueur in a blender; blend until well combined.
- Remove the cake from the springform pan and and place on a serving plate. Pierce the cake several times across the top with a fork. Pour the '3 milks' mixture over the cake. Refrigerate cake until cool and milk mixture has soaked in, about 1 hour.
- Beat 1 cup heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Garnish the top of the cake with whipped cream, peach slices, and 1 teaspoon lime zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.3 g, Cholesterol 216.8 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 379.8 mg, Sugar 45.5 g
PASTEL DE TRES LECHES (THREE MILK CAKE)
Is a sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three kinds of milk, topped with whipped cream and strawberries (optional).
Provided by Patty Valle Kafati
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a 10x15-inch baking dish.
- Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high until stiff peaks form; gradually beat in sugar until mixture is glossy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, combining each yolk before adding the next. Reduce mixer speed to medium and add flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time, to the mixture, beating continuously; beat in baking powder, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cake cool for 15 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a blender and pulse several times until well blended. Pour three-milk mixture evenly over the cake. Refrigerate cake until cold and the milk mixture has soaked in, at least 1 hour.
- Cut in squares and top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a few sliced strawberries. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 244.3 mg, Sugar 38.8 g
PASTEL DE TRES LECHES THREE-MILK CAKE
Okay, I have to admit, this cake is a lot of work. But what a final presentation it makes! It is my favorite type of tres leches, but I don't make it often because it is a lot of work! The taste is worth all the effort!
Provided by Grace Lynn
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Oil a jellyroll baking pan (15x10) and line it with waxed paper oiled on both sides.
- Separate the yolks and whites in 2 bowls.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together.
- Beat the yolks until light and lemon colored, about 20 minutes.
- The consistency should be very thick, and when you lift the beaters, the mixture should fall in one solid mass, known as the"ribbon stage.
- "Add 1/2 cup of the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time.
- Add the vanilla and beat 3 minutes more.
- Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar slowly until it makes a meringue.
- Add the whites to the yolks 1/3 at a time and fold in with a rubber spatula.
- Add the flour all at once and fold in.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cake comes away from the sides of the pan.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then remove it from the pan and place on a clean tea towel that has been dusted with confectioner's sugar.
- Remove the waxed paper by rubbing the top of the paper with a dry cloth all over the surface and peeling off.
- Cover the cake with another tea towel and roll up the cake lengthwise in the towels, like a jellyroll, while still warm.
- For the filling: Whip the cream and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Add the confectioner's sugar.
- Add the strawberries to the whipped cream and fold in.
- For the soaking liquid: Mix the milks with a whisk.
- Add the liquor.
- For the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until soft and fluffy, about 10 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and mix for 2 minutes.
- Slowly add the confectioner's sugar until it is well incorporated.
- Add the milk.
- To assemble the cake: Unroll the cake and remove the tea towel from the top layer.
- Spread the whipped cream mixture on the cake.
- Using the bottom as leverage, roll it up lengthwise.
- Transfer the cake to a serving tray seam side down.
- Make holes in the cake with a skewer and drizzle the soaking liquid, slowly, letting it absorb bit by bit.
- Cover the cake with the frosting.
PASTEL DE TRES LECHES THREE MILK CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a jellyroll baking pan and line it with waxed paper oiled on both sides. Separate the yolks and whites in 2 bowls. Sift the flour and baking powder together.
- Beat the yolks until light and lemon colored, about 20 minutes. The consistency should be very thick, and when you lift the beaters, the mixture should fall in one solid mass, known as the "ribbon stage". Add 1/2 cup of the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time. Add the vanilla and beat 3 minutes more.
- Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar slowly until it makes a meringue. Add the whites to the yolks one-third at a time and fold in with a rubber spatula. Add the flour all at once and fold in.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cake comes away from the sides of the pan. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then remove it from the pan and place on a clean tea towel that has been dusted with confectioners' sugar. Remove the waxed paper by rubbing the top of the paper with a dry cloth all over the surface and peeling off. Cover the cake with another tea towel and roll up the cake lengthwise in the towels, like a jellyroll, while still warm.
- For the filling: Whip the cream and vanilla until soft peaks form. Add the confectioners' sugar. Add the fruit to the whipped cream and fold in.
- For the soaking liquid: Mix the milks with a whisk. Add the liquor.
- For the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until soft and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix for 2 minutes. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar until it is well incorporated. Add the milk.
- To assemble the cake: Unroll the cake and remove the tea towel from the top layer. Spread the whipped cream mixture on the cake and, using the bottom as leverage, roll it up lengthwise. Transfer the cake to a serving tray seam side down. Make holes in the cake with a skewer and drizzle the soaking liquid, slowly, letting it absorb bit by bit. Cover the cake with the frosting.
THREE-MILK CAKE (PASTEL DE TRES LECHES)
This is a Mexican or even Tex-Mex favorite dessert. The recipe was printed in a Houston newspaper and came from a popular local restaurant. To make this a little easier and quicker - substitute whipped cream for the meringue..it's still very tasty.
Provided by Mysterygirl
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease and flour a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan.
- Sift flour with baking powder.
- In large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until frothy.
- Add sugar gradually, beating to form stiff peaks.
- Add yolks, 1 at a time.
- Slowly add flour and milk.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until edges are golden brown, about 40 to 45 minutes, Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.
- Prepare Topping.
- Pour Topping over cake and let sit until all the mixture is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Prepare Meringue and refrigerate.
- Before serving, cut cake into squares and spread Meringue over each.
- Garnish as desired with fresh berries and mint leaves.
- Topping-------------------------H' .
- Combine milks and sour cream (do not beat).
- Use as directed.
- Heat water in a saucepan. Add sugar and turn off heat.
- Let sit until sugar is dissolved.
- In clean electric mixer bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites.
- Slowly pour sugar syrup over egg whites, beating constantly until meringue holds stiff peaks.
- Store in refrigerator.
- This can be served immediately but is best made 24 hours ahead and chilled.
- The meringue will keep, covered, 2 days in the refrigerator.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using real butter, fresh milk, and eggs, and high-quality vanilla extract.
- Make sure the cake is completely cool before pouring the three milks mixture over it. This will help the cake to absorb the milks evenly.
- If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use two 8-inch round pans. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Pastel de Tres Leches is best served chilled. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To decorate the cake, you can use whipped cream, fresh fruit, or berries. You can also sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg on top.
Conclusion:
Pastel de Tres Leches is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, milky texture and sweet flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Pastel de Tres Leches a try. You won't be disappointed!
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