Pastel Tres Leches

Name: Pastel Tres Leches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 large egg whites; 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided; 6 large egg yolks; 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2/3 cup evaporated milk; 1/4 cup brandy; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Recipe by Alia55

A traditional mexican dessert. Very tasty and not too sweet.

READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

Cake
6

large egg whites
¹⁄₂

cup granulated sugar, divided
6

large egg yolks
1

cup all-purpose flour, sifted
Cream
1

(14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1

cup heavy whipping cream
²⁄₃

cup evaporated milk
¹⁄₄

cup brandy
1

teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
1

cup heavy whipping cream
2

tablespoons granulated sugar
¹⁄₂

teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F
Grease and flour 9-inch spring form pan.
Beat egg whites and 1/4 cup sugar in large mixer bowl until stiff peaks form.
Combine egg yolks and remaining sugar in medium bowl; beat until light yellow in color.
Fold egg white mixture and flour alternately into egg yolk mixture.
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until just golden and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Mix sweetened condensed milk, cream, evaporated milk, brandy and vanilla extract in medium bowl; stir well.
Prick top of cake thoroughly with wooden pick.
Pour 2 cups cream over cake. Spoon excess cream from side of pan over top of cake.
Let stand for 30 minutes or until cake absorbs cream. Remove side of pan.
Beat cream, sugar and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form.
Spread over top and sides of cake. Serve immediately with remaining cream.

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