Tres Leches Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Tres Leches Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large eggs, separated, room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk (1 1/4 cups); 3/4 cup heavy cream; Whipped Cream (page 316); Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Servings: persons

6 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk (1 1/4 cups)
3/4 cup heavy cream
Whipped Cream (page 316)
Ground cinnamon, for dusting

1
Preheat oven to 325F.
2
Line standard muffin tins with paper-lined foil liners.
3
With an electric mixer on medium speed, whisk together egg whites, baking soda, and salt until soft peaks form.
4
Reduce speed to low.
5
Add yolks and sugar; whisk until completely combined.
6
Fold in melted butter with a flexible spatula.
7
Add flour in four batches, folding until just combined after each.
8
Divide batter evenly among lined cups, filling each halfway.
9
Bake, rotating tins halfway through, until light golden brown, about 25 minutes.
10
Remove from oven.
11
Immediately poke holes in tops of cupcakes with a skewer.
12
Whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream.
13
With cupcakes still in tins, brush milk mixture over cupcakes, repeating until all liquid has been used.
14
Allow cupcakes to absorb mixture, at least 30 minutes (or up to 1 day in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly in plastic once completely cool; bring to room temperature before serving).
15
To finish, dollop whipped cream generously onto cupcakes, and dust with ground cinnamon.
16
Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large eggs, separated, room temperature, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Tres Leches Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Tres Leches Cupcakes

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