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Strawberry Tres Leches Parfait
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 cup of sponge cake, cubed
- 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup of evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup of evaporated milk, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- Place a layer of cubed sponge cake at the bottom of 4 serving glasses or jars.
- Pour the tres leches sauce over the sponge cake, dividing it evenly among the glasses.
- Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour to allow the cake to soak up the tres leches sauce.
- In a separate bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of powdered sugar until the strawberries are coated.
- Top each parfait with a generous amount of the sweetened strawberries just before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
The Strawberry Tres Leches Parfait is a delightful twist on the classic Latin American dessert. Originating in Mexico, this dessert features layers of sponge cake soaked in three types of milk (tres leches), topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Renowned chefs like Pati Jinich and Rick Bayless have popularized this dessert in their restaurants, adding their own unique flair to the traditional recipe. The best versions of this dish can be found in authentic Mexican restaurants, where the richness of the tres leches is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of ripe strawberries. To make this dish at home, it's crucial to ensure the sponge cake is moistened evenly with the tres leches mixture for a decadent and indulgent treat.
30 min
4
320 calories
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