Tres Leches 'Three Milks' Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 27, 2007

Dealing with egg whites as icing: One reviewer said they don't use merengue for the frosting because of a distaste for raw eggs. I think a merengue frosting is necessary for this cake to be authentic--the merengue lightens the texture and is less sweet and rich than whipped cream (which is v. good also). So--the answer is to "cook" the merengue as in "Italian merengues." To do this, you just heat to liquify a sugar syrup, sugar & water. Then you slowly pour this boiling syrup into the eggs whites while you are whipping them. This cooks the whites, but they still look like white, fluffy clouds.

—Charlote

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 18, 2005

Sorry, but the meringue on this cake was very disappointing. It looked exactly like the restaurant tres leches, but it was very sugary and gritty. I'm not sure how to fix the problem, but I will definitely be looking for another recipe.

—KRANEY

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Oct 28, 2003

A way to avoid having too much liquid is to pour the milk mixture over the cake as soon as the cake comes out of the oven. Hope this helps!

—JENCRANK

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May 30, 2004

This recipe is great. I make it in a 9x13 dish. When I take it out of the oven .I take a knife and skim off the skin(light brown part),while it is hot. While it is still warm, pour your milk mixture over, no need to poke holes,put in fridge overnight. This cake gets better the longer it sits. I don't use merginue.Sometimes I use 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk and I cup of milk.I love it this way.

—Connie

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Feb 18, 2007

This recipe makes a very nice tres leche cake. As a variation, try coconut milk as one of the three milks and then garnish the cake with seasonal fresh fruit and toasted coconut. However, what is really special about this recipe is the cake part. It is easy to make, avoids butter fat grams and can be used in a number of different desserts like trifle or all by itself. The ingredients are staples in most kitchens so it can be made spur of the moment. Thank you.

—DICKSIELEE

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Aug 29, 2003

So delicious! I used a 9x13 pan and when I poured in the first batch of batter, it seemed too little. I doubled the recipe for the cake itself, and kept the "syrup" recipe the same. I would do this again, because the cake ended up just as tall as a regular boxed cake mix and there was not an excess of syrup. I will difinitely make this one again!

—ChrissyCrowe

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Dec 20, 2003

WOW... didn't know this would turn out as great as it did. I put together a Cinco de Mayo dinner and it was a wonderful ending to a fabulous evening. This is what I did after reading some of the reviews: I added a few wholes in the cooled cake before pouring the '3 milk' filling onto it and I also browned my meringue. Thanks for the recipe. :)

—Jennifer : )

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Feb 05, 2006

I tried it straight out of the oven, after I poured the milks on it and really did not like it at all- but the next day after it sat in the fridge all night it tasted fantastic and my fiancee just loved it! It was kind of spongy and I wasn't sure if it was I beat the eggs too much or if it was suppose to be like that. I frosted it with whipping cream. I also noticed on another recipie that they added 1/3 cup milk and I wonder what that difference makes? If anyone know please post on the site or email me. Thanks!

—Margalicya

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Nutrition

Calories
435 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
76.1 g
25%

Cholesterol
132 mg
44%

Fat
9.4 g
14%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
12 g
24%

Sodium
310 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tres Leches 'Three Milks'

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 435
Calories from Fat: 84

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.4g 14 %
Saturated Fat 5g 25 %
Cholesterol 132mg 44 %
Sodium 310mg 12 %
Potassium 366mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 76.1g 25 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 12g 24 %
Sugars 66.8g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 37 %
Iron 12 %
Thiamin 16 %
Niacin 27 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 10 %
Folate 25 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.