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Pastel de Tres Leches I
Photo: David Holifield

Pastel de Tres Leches I

17 ingredients 25 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

880
Calories
45g
Protein
16g
Fat
138g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 10 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Strawberry 1 cup (152g) 49
Cake not in our table 0
Peppermint not in our table 0
Meringue not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • Cake
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
  • mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
  • Toping
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream
  • Meringue
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water, heated
  • 3 egg whites

Directions

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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2. Grease and flour a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan.

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3. Sift flour with baking powder.

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4. In large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until frothy.

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5. Add sugar gradually, beating to form stiff peaks.

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6. Add yolks, 1 at a time.

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7. Slowly add flour and milk.

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8. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until edges are golden brown, about 40 to 45 minutes, Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.

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9. Prepare Topping.

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10. Pour Topping over cake and let sit until all the mixture is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes.

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11. Prepare Meringue and refrigerate.

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12. Before serving, cut cake into squares and spread Meringue over each.

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13. Garnish as desired with fresh berries and mint leaves.

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14. Topping-------------------------H‘ .

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15. Combine milks and sour cream (do not beat).

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16. Use as directed.

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17. Heat water in a saucepan. Add sugar and turn off heat.

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18. Let sit until sugar is dissolved.

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19. In clean electric mixer bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites.

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20. Slowly pour sugar syrup over egg whites, beating constantly until meringue holds stiff peaks.

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21. Store in refrigerator.

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22. This can be served immediately but is best made 24 hours ahead and chilled.

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23. The meringue will keep, covered, 2 days in the refrigerator.

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Category:Tex-Mex Recipes

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Category:Tex-Mex Desserts

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