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Mango Tres Leches

Mango Tres Leches: A Creamy Summer Delight You’ll Love

Mango Tres Leches is a delicious and creamy Latin American dessert that combines three milks and ripe mangoes for a refreshing summer treat.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 5 large Eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup White Granulated Sugar for egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup White Granulated Sugar for egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Soaking Mixture
  • 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream chilled
For the Whipped Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Mango Puree ripe fresh mango
  • 1 cup Fresh Mango for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until thick and pale, then add milk and mix well.
  4. Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture until smooth.
  5. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then add sugar and beat until stiff peaks are achieved.
  6. Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter carefully to avoid deflating.
  7. Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before preparing the soaking mixture.
Soaking and Topping
  1. Mix condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream in a bowl until well combined.
  2. Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the milk mixture over it. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. Beat cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form, then fold in mango puree.
  4. Spread the mango whipped cream over the soaked cake and garnish with fresh mango.
  5. Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the fluffy texture and fresh mango flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow the cake to soak overnight for optimal flavor absorption.

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