Description
A playful twist on the Latin American classic, this Oreo Tres Leches features an airy sponge soaked in three sweet milks, crowned with billowy whipped cream and a blizzard of crunchy Oreo crumbs. It’s creamy, chocolatey, and irresistibly nostalgic.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Eggs: 5 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Baking Powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Whole Milk: 1/3 cup
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: 1 can (14 oz)
- Evaporated Milk: 1 can (12 oz)
- Heavy Cream (for soaking): 1 cup
- Heavy Whipping Cream (for topping): 2 cups
- Powdered Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Oreos, crushed: 12 cookies, plus extra for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Whisk the flour and baking powder together. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Mix in the vanilla and whole milk, then gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
- In a pitcher, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. Poke the cooled cake all over with a fork, then slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the surface, letting it soak in.
- Whip the heavy whipping cream with the powdered sugar to soft peaks. Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake.
- Top with crushed Oreos. Chill at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
- Chill overnight for the most luxurious texture and flavor.
- Use room-temperature eggs for maximum sponge volume.
- Add crushed Oreos just before serving if you prefer extra crunch.
- For clean slices, warm the knife in hot water and wipe between cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
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