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tres leches dessert cups

Irresistible Tres Leches Dessert Cups You Can Make Tonight

Delight in these tres leches dessert cups, a sweet and effortless treat perfect for summertime gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 12 hours
Servings: 32 cups
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Latin
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Use a homemade version for a personal touch.
For the Milk Mixture
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Essential for classic flavor.
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk Adds creamy depth.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Balances sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavors.
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Key for fluffiness.
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the topping.
Optional Garnish
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor contrast.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • large bowl
  • squeeze bottle
  • whisk
  • Piping Bag
  • 32 two-ounce plastic cups

Method
 

How to Make Tres Leches Dessert Cups
  1. Prepare the boxed white cake according to package instructions in a 9x13-inch baking pan. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  2. Cut the cooled cake into small cubes, about 1-inch in size.
  3. Portion the cake cubes into 32 two-ounce plastic cups, filling each approximately ⅔ full.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and vanilla extract until smoothly combined.
  5. Pour the milk mixture generously over the cake cubes in each cup. Press down gently to ensure they are soaked evenly.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over the dessert cups.
  7. Seal the dessert cups and chill them in the refrigerator overnight.
  8. Enjoy the tres leches dessert cups chilled, ideally within 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a fun twist, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or chocolate shavings before serving. These tips will help you create the perfect dessert cups.

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