Description
Delicious and moist Tres Leches Cupcakes that are a delightful twist on the classic Tres Leches Cake. These individual treats are soaked in a rich milk mixture and topped with freshly whipped cream and strawberries for the perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 5 whole eggs; separated
- 1 cup Sugar; divided
- 1/3 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Tres Leches:
- 1 10oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 8oz can evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 to 4 tbsp powdered sugar
Topping:
- cinnamon sugar
- fresh sliced strawberries
Instructions
- Set oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. For the Cupcakes:
- In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- In another two bowls separate the egg yolks and whites. To the yolks add 3/4 cup of sugar. Beat with a mixer until yolks are pale yellow and fluffy. Add coconut milk and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. Slowly, and gently incorporate yolk mixture into flour mixture.
- Beat egg whites on high until soft peaks form. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and beat until stiff but not dry. Gently fold egg whites into batter until incorporated being careful not to over mix.
- Scoop batter into cupcake liners and bake for 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely (about 10 minutes).
- In a bowl combine 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, one can of sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Whisk until smooth and combined.
- Score the tops of each cupcake with a sharp knife so liquid can easily be absorbed.
- Pour one tablespoon at a time into each cupcake, let it absorb and continue until you have put 3 tablespoons into each cupcake. Let them stand and absorb for about 20 minutes.
- Beat the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form, add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until stiff. Pipe the whipped cream onto each cupcake and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and top with fresh sliced strawberries.
For the Tres Leches:
For the Topping:
Notes
- These cupcakes are best served chilled.
- Adjust the sweetness of the whipped cream according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Tres Leches, Cupcakes, Dessert, Mexican, Whipped Cream, Strawberries
