Description
Mango Tres Leches is a luscious, tropical twist on the beloved Latin American dessert, combining the classic tres leches cake with the bright and juicy flavor of ripe mango. This dessert features a moist sponge cake soaked in a rich blend of three milks, topped with airy mango-infused whipped cream and fresh fruit. Perfect for summer parties, celebrations, or simply to indulge in a delightful treat, Mango Tres Leches will impress your guests with its stunning presentation and irresistible taste. Easy to make yet visually striking, this dessert is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs (separated)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (for soaking)
- Fresh mango chunks and puree
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease only the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar and vanilla until thick and pale. Stir in milk.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture until combined.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into the batter without over-mixing.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake completely; then poke holes in it and soak with a mixture of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form; fold in mango puree.
- Spread whipped cream over the cake and garnish with fresh mango.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Allow the cake to soak overnight for maximum flavor infusion. Experiment with other fruits like strawberries or peaches for varied flavors.