Ina Garten Tres Leches Recipe
If you love sweet and creamy desserts, this Ina Garten Tres Leches Recipe is perfect for you. Tres Leches means “three milks” in Spanish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup heavy cream for topping
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Fresh berries or cinnamon optional for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking pan with butter. Lightly flour it.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
Beat Egg Yolks
- In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar. Beat until pale yellow.
Add Milk and Vanilla
- Mix milk and vanilla with egg yolks. Stir until smooth.
Fold in Dry Ingredients
- Gently fold flour mixture into wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
Beat Egg Whites
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar gradually.
Combine Mixtures
- Fold egg whites gently into the cake batter. Do not overmix.
Bake the Cake
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30–35 minutes. Test with toothpick.
Cool the Cake
- Let cake cool completely in the pan. Do not remove from pan yet.
Prepare Milk Mixture
- Mix evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and 1/4 cup heavy cream in a bowl.
Poke the Cake
- Use a fork to poke holes all over the cake. This helps milk soak in.
Pour Milk Mixture
- Slowly pour milk mixture over the cake. Let it absorb for 10–15 minutes.
Whip the Cream
- Whip 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
Spread Topping
- Spread whipped cream evenly on the soaked cake.
Chill Before Serving
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve cold for best taste.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for a fluffier cake.
- Gently fold egg whites to keep cake light.
- Pour milk mixture slowly to avoid overflow.
- Chill cake for at least 2 hours for full flavor.
- Use a fork to make small, even holes in the cake.