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Tres Leches Cake - Pastel Tres Leches

By Kirsten Hubbard, About.com

Definition: Tres Leches Cake, a.k.a. Pastel Tres Leches or the cake of three milks, is a super-sweet, creamy dessert served cold. Found all over Central America, Mexico, and in other Central America countries, Tres Leches Cake includes three different kinds of milk in its recipe: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and either cream or whole milk.

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  • Also Known As: Pastel de Tres Leches
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