Cuban cuisine may boast some outrageously flavorful and delicious savory dishes, but I’ll be the first to admit that when it comes to our desserts, the list is short and sweet. Sure, we have our version of flan, and there’s always the go-to guava and cheese pastry, but Cuban meals tend to really focus on the heavy hitters, like the main dishes. That is, of course, until someone brings a Tres Leches Cake to the party.
Much like most cultures have their version of a dumpling (hello, matzah ball), most Latin countries have their version of tres leches. Tres Leches, which literally translates to three milks, features a light, spongy cake that is then drenched by a mixture of three equally decadent forms of milk: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and whole milk. Lastly, it’s topped with a light-as-air, fresh whipped cream and crowned with a brightly colored piece of fruit.
As in Jewish tradition, numbers play a special role in the making of this cake. Yes, there are three milks included, but it’s also best to consider breaking down the making of this cake into three sections: the cake, the milks and the frosting. With all the dairy included, this may be a winning option for replacing a classic cheesecake at your next Shavuot gathering.
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