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Creamy Mango Tres Leches Delight

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A luscious and creamy mango tres leches cake that combines a light, airy cake soaked in a tropical milk mixture with a fresh mango cream topping. Perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese, finely blended
  • 1 cup (240ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (240ml) evaporated milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 2 cups diced ripe mango (about 2 medium mangoes)
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Blend cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until creamy and smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for 4-5 minutes until pale and tripled in volume.
  5. Gently fold in blended cottage cheese, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture.
  6. Gradually fold in the sifted dry ingredients in thirds until no streaks remain, avoiding overmixing.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. While cake bakes, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and coconut milk in a bowl. Set aside.
  9. Let cake cool for 10 minutes after baking. Poke holes all over the surface using a fork or skewer.
  10. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to absorb completely.
  11. Cover cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  12. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and lime juice until soft peaks form. Fold in diced mango gently.
  13. Spread mango cream mixture evenly over soaked cake. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes if desired.
  14. Serve chilled.

Notes

Beat eggs and sugar until pale and tripled in volume for a light cake. Blend cottage cheese to avoid lumps. Poke holes evenly and pour milk soak slowly for best absorption. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor. Use ripe mangoes for optimal taste. For dairy-free, substitute coconut milk and cream and use dairy-free condensed milk alternative.

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