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Mango Tres Leches

Mango Tres Leches: A Refreshing Twist on a Classic Dessert

Mango Tres Leches is a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining creamy sweetness and luscious mango for a perfect treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Soaking Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 6 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk can use almond milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free flour works
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt preferred
For the Soaking Mixture
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk consider coconut milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream substitute with coconut cream if dairy-free
For the Whipped Topping
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar agave syrup as alternative
  • 1 cup mango puree preferably fresh
For Garnish
  • 1 large fresh mango use ripe fruit

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish by greasing the bottom.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until pale yellow and thickened. Stir in whole milk.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture until no streaks of flour remain.
  5. Whip egg whites until soft peaks form, then add remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold half of the whipped egg whites into the batter, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites.
  7. Spread the batter in the prepared dish and bake for about 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy whipping cream in a separate bowl.
  9. Poke holes in the cooled cake and slowly pour the soaking mixture over, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  10. Prepare whipped cream by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold in mango puree.
  11. Frost the soaked cake with the mango whipped cream and garnish with fresh mango chunks before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow the cake to soak overnight and use room temperature ingredients to enhance texture.

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