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Strawberry Tres Leches Recipe

Strawberry Tres Leches Recipe
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This Strawberry Tres Leches Recipe combines the rich, creamy texture of traditional tres leches cake with the fresh, juicy sweetness of strawberries. It’s a fast, easy-to-make dessert perfect for any occasion, featuring a moist sponge cake soaked in a luscious milk mixture and topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

Ingredients

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Sponge Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup whole milk

Milk Mixture

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for strawberries)
  • 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Bake the Sponge Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a rectangular baking dish. Whisk the eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Sift together the flour and baking powder, then gently fold into the egg mixture without deflating the batter. Pour the batter into the dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Make the Tres Leches Milk Mixture: While the cake cools slightly, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until well combined. This rich mixture will soak into the cake, creating the creamy texture.
  3. Soak the Cake: Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the cooled sponge cake. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake to allow it to soak in deeply. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
  4. Prepare the Strawberry Topping: Toss the diced strawberries gently with sugar and let them sit for a few minutes to release their juices and sweeten.
  5. Assemble and Serve: Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over the soaked cake. Top with the sweetened strawberries and add extra whipped cream if desired. Chill briefly before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for a lighter cake texture.
  • Don’t skip poking holes to allow the milk soak to penetrate fully.
  • Chill the cake for at least 2 hours so flavors meld and the cake becomes luxuriously moist.
  • Fresh strawberries deliver the best flavor and presentation.
  • Adjust sweetness of the milk mixture by tasting before pouring and modifying the condensed milk or vanilla.

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Keywords: strawberry tres leches, tres leches cake, strawberry dessert, creamy cake, easy dessert, moist cake, fruity dessert

Find it online: https://gourmetglazing.com/strawberry-tres-leches-recipe/