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Strawberry Tres Leches Cups

Strawberry Tres Leches Cups
Prep Time BG 20

Prep Time

minutes

Cook Time BG 30

Cook Time

minutes

Total Time BG 2 hr 50 min

Total Time

minutes

Serving BG 10

Serving

size

Light and creamy strawberry tres leches cups topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

Recipe by @ChefChrisValdes adapted by @DiahannCooks

Ingredients

  • 1 box vanilla or white cake mix, prepared according to package directions
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup dulce de leche
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Slivered almonds

Preparation

  1. Prepare cake according to package directions using a 9x13-inch baking dish. Allow cake to cool slightly.
  2. Using a fork, poke holes throughout the cake.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and rum. Slowly pour mixture over cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Beat heavy whipping cream and dulce de leche until fluffy.
  5. Cut cake into small squares and layer into serving cups with whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
  6. Top with additional whipped cream, dulce de leche drizzle, fresh strawberries, and slivered almonds before serving.

Note:

Looking for the homemade version? Chef Chris Valdes’ full scratch-made recipe.

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