Tres Leches Cake by El Mejor Nido, made with NESTLÉ LA LECHERA, topped with fresh strawberries.
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Tres Leches Cake

EL MEJOR NIDO
Tres Leches Cake
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
30 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
15 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
12 servings

Utterly delicious Tres Leches Cake is a traditional Latin cake. It's creamy and sensational and will impress your guests and family. They will be asking for more!

Tres Leches Cake from Official LA LECHERA® is an indulgent treat that will transport you straight to the heart of Latin America. This sumptuous tres de leche dessert is bathed in a luxurious blend of three different milks: NESTLÉ LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk, NESTLÉ Media Crema, and NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk. The result is a cake that is incredibly moist and tender, with every bite melting in your mouth.

Making tres leches has never been easier with this straightforward recipe that’s perfect for any occasion, from Mother's Day and Easter to everyday family gatherings. This easy-to-follow, 30-minutes-or-less recipe is a fantastic way to impress your loved ones without spending hours in the kitchen.

This classical tres leches cake recipe can be adorned with fresh strawberries, halved for an optional fruity twist that complements the cake's inherent sweetness and creamy texture. As it’s completely nut-free, it’s a versatile choice for diverse dietary needs and festive occasions.

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or looking for a delectable dessert to end your meal on a high note, Tres Leches Cake from Official LA LECHERA® is sure to be a hit. So go ahead, take a bite, and let the creamy bliss of this traditional Latin cake captivate your taste buds.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients

A white can of sweetened condensed milk with blue labels beside the La Lechera logo and a plate of flan.
LA LECHERA®

Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz Can

(14 oz. Can)
A can of Media Crema table cream with a blue label featuring strawberries, a bowl of macaroni, and cream.
Media Crema

Media Crema

(7 oz. Can)
A can of Evaporated Milk with an image of evaporated milk pouring onto a white spatula.
Carnation®

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

(12 oz)

Make It

Instrucciones en Español

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease and flour 9-inch springform pan.

Step 2

Beat egg whites and 1/4 cup sugar in large mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Combine egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl; beat until light yellow in color. Fold egg white mixture and flour alternately into egg yolk mixture. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or just until golden and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven to wire rack.

Step 4

Combine sweetened condensed milk, media crema, evaporated milk, brandy and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in medium bowl; stir well. Prick top of cake thoroughly with wooden pick. Pour 2 cups cream over cake. Spoon excess cream from side of pan over top of cake. Let stand for 30 minutes or until cake absorbs cream. Remove side of pan.

Step 5

Beat cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread over top and sides of cake. Top with strawberry halves. Serve immediately with remaining cream.

Ingredients

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