Tres Leches Recipe | Episode 8

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Coconut cream offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is lighter and dairy-free.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a bowl, mix 4 eggs and 1/2 cup butter until combined.

Add 1 3/4 cup sugar and mix well.

Gradually add 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt to the egg mixture.

Pour in 1/4 cup cold water and mix until smooth.

Spread the batter into a baking dish, making sure the sides are higher than the middle.

Bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.

In a saucepan over low heat, warm 1 cup of evaporated milk, then add 1/2 cup coffee creamer and 1/2 cup condensed milk, stirring until combined.

Slowly pour the milk mixture over the baked cake, allowing it to soak in.

In a mixing bowl, whip 1 whole whipped cream and gradually add powdered sugar until desired sweetness is achieved.

Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake and garnish with fruit.

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