Pastel Tres Leches Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour | 🍽️ Servings: 8 | 🥣 Yield: Not specified
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 10 ounces milk
- 10 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 tablespoon brandy
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 300°C.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks with sugar until they double in size and become creamy.
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Add flour and baking soda to the egg mixture, then pour in the warm milk, stirring until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites vigorously until they form stiff peaks, resembling turron, a hard Spanish candy. If using a machine, whisk for an extended period until the whites are extremely fluffy.
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Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the flour mixture until fully incorporated.
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Pour the batter into a prepared cake mold and bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool completely in the mold.
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Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the tres leches ingredients: milk, evaporated milk, half-and-half cream, and brandy. Blend until well mixed and smooth.
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Pour the tres leches mixture evenly over the cooled cake. To ensure thorough absorption, it’s recommended to return the cake to the mold and let it sit for about 1 hour.
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Remove the cake from the mold and decorate with whipped cream and cherries for a delightful presentation.
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Serve and enjoy your decadent Pastel Tres Leches cake, ideally accompanied by a cup of coffee for a perfect dessert experience!
This recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, with the moistness of the cake beautifully complemented by the creamy tres leches mixture. Perfect for any occasion, this Mexican-inspired dessert is sure to impress your family and friends. So why wait? Indulge in a slice of heaven today!