Tres Leches Pancakes

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These tres leches pancakes are a mouthwatering and easy way to combine your love for tres leches cake with light and fluffy pancakes. They're indulgent, but perfect for a special occasion, upscale breakfast, or brunch.

golden stack of four pancakes with a wedge-shaped bite cut out, topped with whipped cream on white plate and gold and white tablecloth
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Sauce:

  • 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk

  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk

  • 1/3 cup half and half

Pancakes:

  • 1 (15.25 oz) box French vanilla cake mix (such as Betty Crocker™ Super Moist French Vanilla Cake Mix)

  • 1 1/4 cups almond milk

  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 1/2 cup whipped cream, or as needed (optional)

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or as needed (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and half and half in a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. This is a sauce, not a syrup, so consistency will be on the thinner side.

  2. Add cake mix, almond milk, eggs, and 3 tablespoons vegetable oil to a large bowl, and beat vigorously by hand for 2 minutes.

  3. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, and lightly coat with remaining vegetable oil. Add 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake. Cook until edges begin to puff up, small bubbles appear, pop, and leave small holes, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 2 minutes more.

  4. Serve pancakes warm with a drizzle of the tres leches sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkle of cinnamon.

Cook's Note:

The tres leches sauce is very sweet, so I’d suggest that you start with just a drizzle, taste, and add more if desired. This recipe yields 18 to 20 pancakes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

547 Calories
20g Fat
81g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 547
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 627mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 81g 30%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 54g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 335mg 26%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 284mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.