How To Make Nicaraguan Tres Leches

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Coconut milk adds richness while reducing sugar.

whipping cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Coconut cream is dairy-free and lower in calories.

cake flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Margarine is lower in saturated fat.

Preheat the oven (temperature not specified).

Mix cake flour and sugar in a bowl.

Whisk eggs in a separate bowl until frothy.

Combine the egg mixture with the flour mixture and mix until smooth.

Add melted butter and vanilla extract, then mix until incorporated.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

Bake until a toothpick comes out clean (time not specified).

Allow the cake to cool completely before transferring to a serving plate.

Poke holes in the cooled cake using a fork.

Combine whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk, then pour over the cake to soak.

Refrigerate for an hour.

Prepare meringue by cooking water and sugar until bubbly, then add to whipped egg whites.

Add lemon and vanilla extract to the meringue and mix until glossy.

Spread the meringue over the cake and garnish with cherries.

Refrigerate for a whole day before serving.

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