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Mango Tres Leches

Mango Tres Leches: Summer's Creamy, Dreamy Dessert Delight

Mango Tres Leches is a refreshing twist on the classic dessert, offering a creamy, tropical flavor that brings joy to summer celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 5 large eggs separate yolks and whites for best texture
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar divided for use with yolks and whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can be swapped with almond extract
  • 0.5 cup whole milk low-fat milk can be used
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour no substitutions recommended
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder check freshness for best results
  • 1 teaspoon salt elevates flavors
For the Soaking Mixture
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk no perfect substitute exists
  • 1 can evaporated milk can be replaced with additional sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream use cold for best results
For the Topping
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar stabilizes the whipped cream
  • 0.5 cup mango puree fresh ripe mangoes yield the best results
  • 1 medium fresh mango for garnish; opt for fresh over frozen

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • liquid measuring cup

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mango Tres Leches
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 5 large egg yolks with ¾ cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until thick and pale, about 2 minutes. Stir in ½ cup of whole milk.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture using a spatula until there are no visible flour clumps.
  5. In a clean bowl, beat the 5 egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add ¼ cup of sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold half of the beaten egg whites into the batter, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  8. In a measuring cup, whisk together 1 can of evaporated milk, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, and ½ cup of heavy whipping cream.
  9. Poke holes in the cooled cake and slowly pour the soaking mixture over it. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Beat 1 ½ cups of cold heavy whipping cream with ¼ cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold in ½ cup of mango puree.
  11. Spread the mango whipped cream over the cake and garnish with chunks of fresh mango and extra mango puree if desired.
  12. Slice the Mango Tres Leches into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill overnight for enhanced flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best results.

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