Made this and it was FABULOUS I NEVER COMMENT but have been thinking of you and in my religion there is a saying “whom ever doesn’t thank the the people doesn’t thank god” So thank you for making keto doable!
Hi Fatima! That is such a beautiful saying. I am honored that you took time to send me your comment. I am also very glad that you liked the tres leches cake. It is my pleasure to share the recipes! Cheers!
Thank you much for this recipe! I made this for my birthday and it was a great cake😊 🎂. The whole family loved it! My family are picky eaters but this cake was delicious and everyone was so happy 😁 with the flavors.
Happy belated birthday, Elvia! I really appreciate that you let me know that you and your family both like the cake. Two of my children are non-keto and picky eaters, so I make all my recipes hoping that everyone, keto and non-keto, will like them. Have a wonderful day!
I made tres leches for the first time last week and followed someone’s recipe calling for can whole can of condensed milk and I almost threw up it was so sweet I couldn’t take more than two bites without feeling nauseas. I would def love to try this recipe out
Hi Jeez Louiz! I agree with you. I do not like overly sweet cakes and desserts. I prefer the European style of dessert that is mildly sweet and allows other flavors to come through. Let me know what you think of my recipe, and if you still think it is too sweet, I will help you modify it to your preference. Have a wonderful day!
Ohhhh goodness my family especially my husband and our grandchildren loves this cake. We used to pay a lady to make one for each one of our kids and 4 grandchildren at $50.00 a cake. I've been type 1 diabetic for 30 years so its hard on me to not just dive into it so I THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHOWING ME I CAN MAKE IT AND EAT IT FOR MY FAMILY. I'm not strictly keto but I do alot of keto dessert for my husband and I because my diabetes is so bad im on disability for it so whatever you make i can feel good eating and God bless you and your creative cooking abilities for helping ones like me. I hope I can continue to watch you for a long time to come.
Hi Deena! You just made my day. Thank you for your VERY kind words! I'm a T2D and my husband is healthy, but finds the keto food that I prepare also to be the best diet for mental clarity and maintaining good weight, in his personal experience. Three of four of our kids are not keto, and the reason that I started this channel is that my goal was to have all of us eat the same food, without special prep, and enjoy having dinners together as a family. I am really glad that you like the vanilla tres leches cake, and here is something I'll share with you. Tomorrow, I am posting a chocolate tres leches cake that is one of my favorites, because I am a "chocoholic" :-) I will look forward to hearing your thoughts on it once it is posted, and if you have the opportunity to make it. I wish you good health! Cheers!
Hi Amira! Nice to hear from you again! Hopefully, I'll be posting for quite a while longer. I appreciate that you like my keto recipes. Stay healthy and enjoy!
Hi Attiqa! Thank you very much for letting me know that you made the cake and that it turned out well for you. Psyllium husk also works for this cake - good choice! Have a wonderful weekend!
Like all the helpful details on your video once I watched I subscribe to your channel right away So luck to found your channel Thank you so much for sharing the spectacular tres leches cake recipe ♥️♥️
Hi Amal Hamza! Thank you for subscribing, and a warm welcome to my channel. I appreciate you letting me know that you find the explanations helpful. Stay well - Cheers!
Hi MX1CAN. I am glad that my recipe will fill a gap for you. Please let me know if there is any other recipe that you have been missing - I would love to try to make it keto, if I can... Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes I see. Thank you for the explanation. I stumbled upon your channel by accident but am very thrilled to have found it. You are not noisy overly peppy noisy etc. Calm demeanour...I like it. Please do not change. Back to the recipe.. I like in Asia and I don't think I have ever found this ingredient online nor in shops. I do have xantham gum though. Unfortunately it is all that I could find. How much do you think I should put in...
Hi Munna! Thank you for your very kind compliments, and I'm glad that you like the style of my videos. I prefer the food to be the star of the show, rather than the presenter (me) and I'm trying to make this a teaching channel instead of an entertainment channel. Glucomannan is konjac root, which is actually grown in Asia - it may have a different name. Here is a link to the alibaba website, to a page about the product: www.alibaba.com/showroom/glucomannan-konjac-root.html If you let me know which country you are in, I will try to find a specific product for you that you can use, I would love to help you out. If using xanthan gum for this recipe, it is a 1:1 substitution, since there is only 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of glucomannan. So use use a teaspoon of xanthan gum. But when you reply, I will try to find you where you can get glucomannan, because it is so much better than xanthan gum. Cheers!
I made this recipe but slightly modified. Used half and half almond flour and lupin flour for the same total amount of flour. It's hard to get it to rise but other than that it tastes amazing. You're not gonna get the original tres leches taste because that's super sugary but you have to appreciate it as its own dish.
Hi Ummuser! I believe that you are new to my channel, so welcome! You are absolutely correct, you will not get as much rise with nut or seed flours as you do with glutinous flours. As for the sweetness, I agree with you that it is not as sweet, but I think that with keto or low carb, over time you become more sensitive to sweet tastes, and, as well, appreciate the other flavors more. I would compare the sweetness to more of a French/Italian/Croatian sweetness level of their pastries. Like you, I have been using a lot more lupin flour of late, and do like it because it is lower in carb and higher in protein. Thank you very much for your detailed explanation of what you did, and for taking the time to write your comment! I hope that you will enjoy more of my recipes, and keep in touch - Cheers!
Hi Miguel! Thank you for your interesting question. I would NOT use just lupin flour to make a cake. Although lupin flour is higher in protein and lower in carbs, it has a very strong taste, which you would notice as an unpleasant flavor to the cake. If you want to use lupin flour, I would recommend it in a blend of other nut or seed flours, depending on the recipe. For the tres leches cake, I would recommend you substitute one quarter of the almond flour with lupin flour, so overall a 1:3 ratio, for best results. Just a reminder, lupin flour is in the peanut family, so if you are making it for anyone with peanut allergies, you may want to consider that this may affect them. I hope that you have fun baking this cake - have a wonderful day!
HURRAH! I'm so grateful that you developed this recipe for Tres Leches cake. I have my own recipe and although it is well received, I can't wait to try your recipe. I'm going to make it for Thanksgiving desert! Thanks again! All your recipes are very very delicious!
Well this is a lovely surprise! I had assumed that Tres Leches Cakes were gone forever for me. You've fixed that! Thanks! We have three famous Tres Leches Cake bakeries here in nearby Merida. The women are sisters that opened their own shops after their Father passed away. There is almost always a line to get in once the cakes are ready to sell, and they almost always sell out. But my friends taught me to check early in the day to see if there are any of Yesterday's cakes available. Super Delicious and so rich. Thanks for this. I will get going!!
Hi Belizeguy! I am really happy that a favorite "tres leches cake" is something you will be able to have as keto. Thank you again for the look at life in Mexico! I really enjoy the details that you provide... Thanks!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes Heading into Merida later this week to pick up extra Heavy Cream so I can do this. Will let you know how it goes. I will so enjoy this! Thanks
No, but I am close by in Motul. I lived in Merida in 1988 and love this area. When we retired in 2007, we had planned to build on our Belize property and rent in Merida, but sadly Belize proved too lawless for us, so we came back to Mexico. Motul is not as crazy as Merida and we love it here! Our neighbors are the best!
@@belizeguy nice!!me and my family are from yucatan in a small town called homún a hr from merida!me and my family visit our relatives every year and we also do some tourist things like the pyramids and the cenotes!I love yucatan!glad you like living there because its beautiful out there althoughI cant stand the heat and humidity at times or the thunderstorms!!but I still live it there!
How is this diet hard?? With so many delicious recipes it is so easy! Just found your channel and I love the naked cake!! Just subscribed!! Thanks for sharing friend!
Hi Mercy Towers! Welcome to my channel - I am really glad that you found me. I absolutely agree with you, that this diet is not hard, especially if you are willing to cook recipes from whole ingredients. Thank you for your kind words! Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes I made the huge mistake of trying it before it chilled (all the effort made me curious) it definitely tasted better the next day. I'm making it again tomorrow 😊 my brother tried it and said it tastes just like an ordinary cake. My "condensed milk" looked a little more like caramel too 🤦♀️ but it was really good. Thanks again 😊❤
:) Hi P Tanalgo! :) I have been guilty of wanting to taste something right away, too. Sometimes with the nice aroma it is just too hard to resist. As far as your sweetened condensed, just cook it a little less, and on lower heat, and tell your brother thank you for the feedback as well - it is much appreciated! Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes hi it's me again, I've made this about 3 times as it is the best tasting cake I had on keto. I would like to suggest a video on keto lemon and blueberry cake if that's ok with you .. 😊 I've seen a lot of this recipe but none of them have as good comments as yours. So basically.. I only trust your recipes. by the way the last time I made the tres leches cake I dumped a whole lot of red colouring into the batter and split it up into cupcake molds to make red velvet cupcakes. I still poured the tres leches mixture on them (using foil cupcake cups as paper will just get wet). I was able to collect some cooked batter, processed them and sprinkled on top so they look like a typical red velvet cupcakes. I'm thrilled to finally have something that looks good and healthy I can make for my birthday. I would send you a picture if I could!!
Hi P Tanalgo! It is wonderful to hear from you again! I like your idea of the red velvet cupcake - would you mind if I borrow it? As for the lemon blueberry cake, that has been on my to-do list for over a year. I have two versions, a layered ribbon cake, or a bundt cake with a lemon cream glaze on top. Both start with lemon blueberry batter. If you let me know, I will try to post one before the end of June. Have a wonderful day - Cheers!
Hi Le Karkx M! I am really glad to hear that you like the Tres Leches Cake. By the way, I also have a chocolate version - here is the link: www.youtube.co/watch?v=NkUH6wIZKXE Your kids are very lucky that they have you to make special birthday cakes for them - I still do that for my kids as well, even though they are young adults now. Have a wonderful day!
Hi Lisa! Welcome to my channel! I hope that you find the recipes here, both the desserts and meal recipes, helpful! If you ever have a question don't hesitate to ask - I have been doing keto for six years and would love to help. Cheers!
You definitely have the best recipies and the widest range of choice for Keto cooking. The only problem for me is that my antivirus and browser won't let me go to your website warning that it's not the best thing to do...so I only watch and torture myself. May I kindly suggest you add a simple ingredients list down in the description box? Your precise explanations (which by the way I truely appreciate) are already there in the video. Promise that I'd stick to the instructions ! You're a real pro, thanks for sharing your gift wlth us all.
Hi Isil! We identified a problem with the blog site, that I had my IT support fix - could you do me a favor and please try it again, and let me know if you're still experiencing a problem? This would be extremely helpful to me. Thank you for your help! Cheers!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS RECIPE ! ! ! Thank you for doing this tutorial in stages ! It looks soo good and I can hardly wait to try it. Were the mint leaves and fruit 'sugared' ( substitute sweetener) ? Thank you very much. I know a lot of time went into developing it. LU
Hi Bambi! Thank you so much for sharing and forwarding the recipe! I will have someone look into why you are unable to share from the app. Hopefully it can get fixed soon. In the meantime, I hope that you enjoy the recipe. Cheers!
Hi Tzotsy! I am very glad to see that you like this recipe. Tres Leches is one of my personal favorites - I love the moistness and creaminess. May I recommend that you let it rest at least overnight before eating it, to get the full flavor? Enjoy! Cheers!
Hi Ann. I am glad that you like the sweetened condensed milk recipe, and I hope that you will enjoy the tres leches cake. As for glucomannan substitute: you can use xanthan gum or guar gum, but I strongly prefer glucomannan because it doesn't create as gummy a texture, is perfect for baking and for making gravies. It is my go-to ingredient for thickeners and binders. May I recommend you try it? But if not, the other two are ok. Cheers!
Hi Jenn, and welcome to my channel, and thank you for your kind words. I am glad that you like what I do on this channel. Have a wonderful day! Cheers!
I like ur recipes cause they r verry healthy. N u explain them clearly so I understand them. Cause inglish is not my first language..first time u cut my attention was when I was browsing in TH-cam n saw ur chocolate Parisian hot chocolate. . Keep putting this amazing recipes. Thanks. Iris, NC
Hi Iris! Thank you for subscribing to my channel. Your support is very much appreciated. I am glad that you find my explanations and presentation informative, and I am happy that the Parisian hot chocolate caught your attention - Paris was amazing! Did you know that in the blog written recipe you can use the translate option to have the entire recipe and comments translated for you? That might be a bit easier. What is your native language, if you don't mind me asking? I hope that you have a wonderful weekend! Cheers!
Keto Meals and Recipes sure I don’t main. I am from Puerto Rico. Born n raise. But got married n leave in NC know. That will be awesome if I can get ur recipes in Spanish. Thanks so much for ur interest in me. Respectfully, iris
Hola Iris Puerto Rico es una de las islas que espero visitar en el futuro. Me encantaría preparar keto de recetas puertorriqueñas. ¿Tiene alguna sugerencia o podría decirme algunos de sus favoritos? Además, me alegra que la traducción al español funcione mejor para usted. Que tengas un día maravilloso - ¡Salud!
Hi Debra! I am going to be making this for Christmas as well. If I could make a recommendation, complete this recipe ahead of time, at least 2-3 days before you plan to serve, so that the recipe can "rest" and the full flavor profile can develop. This cake is good on the same day, but it is amazing if you can allow it to rest in the fridge. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones...Cheers!
Hi Naina! Thank you for your very kind compliment - I greatly appreciate it! I'm going to ask this question of everyone for the next little while: What kind of recipes do you most need and like for day-to-day cooking? Is there a specific recipe that you can recommend for the channel? Have a safe and happy day - Cheers!
Keto Meals and Recipes I couldn’t ask more 🙂, your written recipes are so diverse and detailed.I really appreciate the effort that you are taking.🙏🙏 i would love to have a tiramisu cake recipe.
Hi Naina! It makes me extremely happy that the range of recipes that I have posted so far is both interesting and useful to you. I'm not sure if you're aware that I have an "oreo tiramisu parfait." Here is a link: th-cam.com/video/BXTFGPloP3o/w-d-xo.html I am currently working on a comprehensive cookbook, and I actually have a tiramisu cake as one of the special recipes in it. I'm saving special recipes for the cookbook. Have a wonderful day - Cheers!
Hi Pantera Blue! I cannot express how grateful that I am that you let me know that you made the cake and that it turned out for you. I test all of my recipes multiple times before posting, but I am always reassured when someone lets me know that they made it, and that they made it successfully. Have a great day!
Hi Jean Carlo! You are most welcome, and thank you for your kind compliment about the recipe. This is a two-part answer: First, why I use glucomannan and what it does: Glucomannan, or konjac root powder, a natural plant-based product, is used in keto, gluten free baking and recipes to replace gluten, which holds cakes together. Without glucomannan, baked goods will be more crumbly. Glucomannan in place of gluten, like gluten, is a binding agent for the sorts of ingredients used as keto flour. Some people will use either xanthan gum or agar agar in place of glucomannan, for the same reasons. I prefer glucomannan because it does not create a gummy or rubbery texture, as do both xanthan gum and agar agar. The second reason that I use glucomannan, as in this recipe, is to create a really nice texture and hold together when you add the tres leches over the cake. I hope that this answers your question. Have a wonderful day!
Hi Jenn! Good that you are starting today. By tomorrow, on your birthday, the cake will be much more flavorful! We will be thinking of you on your birthday - All the best!
Hi Celene. It is my pleasure! If you can let it rest overnight before the final step with the cream, it will really bring out the full flavor and moistness of the cake. Enjoy!
Hi the written recipe says 320 F, but this video is 350 F. I had used 320 F and had to bake like 10 mins longer, please adjusts written recipe. Thanks.
Hi Wynnye! I appreciate the coaching - When I am reading and recording a script, I sometimes forget how the words should be said, especially if they are in a different language. All the best for a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Hi Betsy's Nest! Thank you for subscribing and welcome to my channel! If you have any suggestions, comments, or questions, I would love to hear from you. I love corresponding - Have a wonderful day - Cheers!
This looks wonderful! But I am on a mission to find a substitute for almond flour. I think I have just overdone it and no longer enjoy the taste or texture. I am wondering if you have looked for other options, maybe a blend of things?
Hi 1955dmb! I totally understand about getting tired of just a single alternative or nut flour. In the tres leches cake, I use a combination of almond flour and coconut flour for the best texture and overall taste. I have recently also started posting recipes such as my Nantucket cranberry pie, where I use a combination of almond flour and lupin flour as a replacement for coconut flour. My son does not like the taste of the coconut flour. By combining the almond flour with lupin flour, you get a really nice taste, that differs significantly from just almond flour plus coconut flour, and so you may want to try that combination. Lastly, I have tried substituting other nut flours for the almond, but it was either extremely expensive, or did not work as well. Thank you for the good question! Have a great day!
I have made the condensed milk but never got thick, I didn't think of putting it in a sauce pan. Good tip! My question though is, does this cake taste eggy? I have done a lot of mug cakes and I can't seem to enjoy the vanilla ones becuz the egg just over powers it. Thanks.
Hi Ondina! I find that mug cakes also taste quite eggy, because the ratio of egg to other ingredients is quite high. That is one of the reasons that I have not made mug cakes on my channel. In answer to your question, no, the tres leches cake does not taste eggy. As for your SCM, cook it on low heat, for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then let it cool. At first it will be more runny, but it thickens up as it gets colder. Enjoy the cake!
Hi R. S. BlackRaven! For each of my videos, I post a link to the full, written recipe, which is on my blog, in the TH-cam description section. The reason to put the recipe there is that I provide a Google translate button so that people may choose their own language for the recipe. For your convenience, here is the link for this video's recipe: www.ketomealsandrecipes.com/recipe/tres-leches-cake/ Cheers!
Hi S.E. Fernandez! Thank you for the heads up. We fixed the written recipe to include the glucomannan in the dry ingredients. I really appreciate that you checked and let me know! Cheers!
Hi Munna! Glucomannan is also known as konjac root powder, which, by the way, is what glass noodles are made of. It uses the root of the konjac plant, which is dried and ground to a very fine powder. I use konjac root powder as a thickener or binding agent in all of my recipes, instead of xanthan gum (which is what a lot of people use) which is a bacterial by-product. Here is a link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthan_gum Konjac root, in the carb breakdown, is 100% insoluble fiber. I use this in place of other gums or thickeners because one of my sons would get abdominal pain whenever I used even just a little bit of xanthan gum in a recipe. My kids also did not like the gummy texture that a gravy or sauce would get with gums, whereas glucomannan behaves much more like corn starch, and doesn't make things gummy. After using many different types of thickeners, this is the one I use exclusively because it is very versatile and give the best results in my recipes, and my son also does not have any side effects from this product. Sorry about the long-winded explanation, but I hope that this helps. Here is a link to an example product, to show you what it is: amzn.to/2lRApNA Cheers!
Hi Lacinda! In answer to your question, yes, you can substitute coconut milk for almond milk. The taste will be slightly different, but if you are fond of the flavor of coconut milk, it will be fine. Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Carolina! I use the glucomannan, also called konjac root powder, to create a better texture, because it is a sort of substitute for gluten, and it holds the cake together better. If you don't have glucomannan, you can substitute with xanthan gum. I really do recommend, when you can, to try to get some glucomannan - it is really nice for all of your baking, and as a nice thickener for sauces, because it does not get gummy like xanthan gum. Thank you for your question - have a great day!
Hi Jose! Glucomannan, or powdered konjac root, is a binding agent and acts like gluten (from wheat flour) in keto baking, to prevent the cake from being crumbly. I find that it is the best of all the binding agents that I have used, because it doesn't make things gummy, like xanthan gum or guar gum, which are also binding agents. You could substitute the glucomannan with either of these gums, but the texture will not be as nice, in my opinion. The other reason I use glucomannan is that it is plant-based, rather than a product of bacterial action, as xanthan gum is. You use very little of the glucomannan, so if you eventually want to try it, you might want to consider ordering it online, rather than trekking to find this product specifically. If you let me know which country you are in, I can try to find an appropriate product link for you. I hope that this explanation is useful to you. Cheers!
Hi Sylvia! If you are on keto, my absolute answer is "no." I know that several TH-camrs are using vital gluten - keto is about no gluten and no sugars because gluten is one of the two major proteins of wheat, and gluten/glutinous grains do affect your body and brain. If you are not on keto, you can just use regular flour if you want the gluten - it will give the same effect. But this is your recipe, and if you are not worried about gluten, you can of course add it. The recipe does not need gluten, and the cake part turns out exactly as it should be for a dense, full bodied cake. I hope that this clarifies my opinion. Cheers!
Hi Eva! Here is a link to the detailed instructions in the written recipe: www.ketomealsandrecipes.com/recipe/tres-leches-cake/ I hope that this helps - Cheers!
Hi! The glucomannan is a binding agent like gluten is in flour. Glucomannan is also known as konjac root powder, and is made from that plant. I like to use it because it adds structure and the cake is less crumbly, so the texture is nicer, especially for a cake such as the tres leches, which is soaked with a lot of fluid. You could use xanthan or guar gum instead, but the texture won't be as nice. As for not using anything at all, I would not recommend that, because you do need something to bind the cake together. For your convenience, here is a link to the glucomannan - konjac root powder: amzn.to/3LQRhO5 Thank you for your question - have a wonderful day!
Hi Ellie! I am really glad to hear that you are fond of tres leches cake! I made it so that it is not very sweet, more European sweetness. I do have a Facebook page. Here is the link: facebook.com/pg/ketomealsandrecipes but I have not been active on it at all. We are making some changes to the facebook page, and I hope to be taking it over and being more involved with it starting next week. Thank you for asking! Be well - Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes so I made it and after sitting overnight competed i. The fridge, it was AMAZING! Thank you so much! I wish i can send you a picture.
Hi Ellie! Thank you very much for updating me on the cake! If you have instagram, you can tag me - I would love to see your photo! I'm setting up a dedicated facebook group for keto meals very soon, so the community can stay in touch and share photos and experiences better. Cheers!
Hi Frazer! Because this is only one teaspoon, a 1:1 substitution would be ok. However, for larger quantities of glucomannan, such as two teaspoons or a tablespoon, I usually recommend using half as much xanthan gum. I hope this helps. Cheers!
Hi Justo! Thank you for pointing that out. I would recommend about one and a half teaspoons of xanthan gum, if you have to use it, but I really don't like xanthan gum because of the side effects and the texture. So, I would highly recommend trying to order glucomannan online if you cannot find it in local stores. I hope that this clarifies my earlier statement. Thanks again for pointing it out! Cheers!
Hi Silvia! For each of my videos, there is a link in the TH-cam description section to the full written recipe, which is on my blog site, where people can use a translate button to translate the recipe to their preferred language. For your convenience, here is the link for the Tres Leches Cake recipe: www.ketomealsandrecipes.com/recipe/tres-leches-cake/ Have a wonderful day!
Hi Darcy! I did not include the finely ground confectioner's (powdered) sweetener with the dry ingredients because I actually use it to make the meringue. Please see time 3:33 in the video. Also, the quantities for the sweetener are in the "Wet Ingredients" section - I tried to group the ingredients as you use them, because you need it to make the meringue stiff. Sorry for the confusion. The amount is 30g / 2 tbsp. Cheers!
Hi Wailam! Thank you for asking. For every one of my videos, I post a link to the full written recipe in the TH-cam description. The recipe is on my website so that you can use a Google translate button to translate any of my recipes into any language. For your convenience, here is a link for the Tres Leches Cake recipe: www.ketomealsandrecipes.com/recipe/tres-leches-cake/ Have a very good day! Cheers!
Hi Cathreene! Yes you can, actually, but it has to be sealed in an airtight container so the cream doesn't go rancid. I have found, to assure freshness with my leftover frosting or cream, the best way is to store it in a glass container that has a snap-on lid, but before putting the lid on, I also cover it with cling wrap, and have the cling wrap touch the surface to reduce air contact, and then snap on the lid. In this way, I found that the cream stayed quite nice for two to three days, but freshly made is always best. Have a wonderful day! Cheers!
My pleasure, Cathreene! I enjoy corresponding. The person for whom you are making the birthday cake is very lucky to have a friend like you! Have a wonderful weekend - Cheers!
Hi Benkouider BENK! Here is the link for the written recipe: www.ketomealsandrecipes.com/recipe/tres-leches-cake/ If it makes it easier, I also have Google translate on the site, which you can use on the recipe. Thank you for letting me know you are in Algeria, and I hope that you enjoy the cake! Cheers!
Hi Benkouider! I am sorry that I missed your reply earlier. Thank you for your good wishes! I hope that you and your family and staying healthy and doing well!
Hi Ambar! My best guess would be 2 to 3 days, for maximum freshness. Make sure that you cover the cake with an airtight cover of cling wrap, so that the creams don't go rancid. Thank you for your question. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Hi Kat! I get my mascarpone cheese at the grocery store, in the refrigerated section. Mascarpone cheese is an Italian version of cream cheese, that is lighter in texture and in taste. If you can't find it, let me know and I will tell you how to convert cream cheese for this recipe. I have tried it with cream cheese and with mascarpone - the mascarpone gives it a much lighter, creamier taste, so if you can, for best results, try to find mascarpone first. Cheers!
Made this and it was FABULOUS
I NEVER COMMENT but have been thinking of you and in my religion there is a saying “whom ever doesn’t thank the the people doesn’t thank god”
So thank you for making keto doable!
Hi Fatima! That is such a beautiful saying. I am honored that you took time to send me your comment. I am also very glad that you liked the tres leches cake. It is my pleasure to share the recipes! Cheers!
Keto Meals and Recipes wow thank you and you are so lovely! Keep going x
Hi Fatima! I'm sorry I missed your reply earlier - I hope that all is well with you and your loved ones! Cheers!
Well thank you for listening to God’s word 😊✝️
Thank you much for this recipe! I made this for my birthday and it was a great cake😊 🎂. The whole family loved it! My family are picky eaters but this cake was delicious and everyone was so happy 😁 with the flavors.
Happy belated birthday, Elvia! I really appreciate that you let me know that you and your family both like the cake. Two of my children are non-keto and picky eaters, so I make all my recipes hoping that everyone, keto and non-keto, will like them.
Have a wonderful day!
I made tres leches for the first time last week and followed someone’s recipe calling for can whole can of condensed milk and I almost threw up it was so sweet I couldn’t take more than two bites without feeling nauseas. I would def love to try this recipe out
Hi Jeez Louiz! I agree with you. I do not like overly sweet cakes and desserts. I prefer the European style of dessert that is mildly sweet and allows other flavors to come through. Let me know what you think of my recipe, and if you still think it is too sweet, I will help you modify it to your preference.
Have a wonderful day!
Ohhhh goodness my family especially my husband and our grandchildren loves this cake. We used to pay a lady to make one for each one of our kids and 4 grandchildren at $50.00 a cake. I've been type 1 diabetic for 30 years so its hard on me to not just dive into it so I THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHOWING ME I CAN MAKE IT AND EAT IT FOR MY FAMILY. I'm not strictly keto but I do alot of keto dessert for my husband and I because my diabetes is so bad im on disability for it so whatever you make i can feel good eating and God bless you and your creative cooking abilities for helping ones like me. I hope I can continue to watch you for a long time to come.
Hi Deena! You just made my day. Thank you for your VERY kind words! I'm a T2D and my husband is healthy, but finds the keto food that I prepare also to be the best diet for mental clarity and maintaining good weight, in his personal experience. Three of four of our kids are not keto, and the reason that I started this channel is that my goal was to have all of us eat the same food, without special prep, and enjoy having dinners together as a family.
I am really glad that you like the vanilla tres leches cake, and here is something I'll share with you. Tomorrow, I am posting a chocolate tres leches cake that is one of my favorites, because I am a "chocoholic" :-) I will look forward to hearing your thoughts on it once it is posted, and if you have the opportunity to make it.
I wish you good health! Cheers!
You're so talented
Hi Amira! Nice to hear from you again! Hopefully, I'll be posting for quite a while longer. I appreciate that you like my keto recipes. Stay healthy and enjoy!
Made this today, it was really good, didn’t have macannan so I used psyllium husk instead. Tasted just like real cake.
Hi Attiqa! Thank you very much for letting me know that you made the cake and that it turned out well for you. Psyllium husk also works for this cake - good choice!
Have a wonderful weekend!
I was waiting for a Keto 3 leches recipe! Great thank you!
Hi TheBeautyanna! My pleasure! Enjoy!
Like all the helpful details on your video once I watched I subscribe to your channel right away
So luck to found your channel
Thank you so much for sharing the spectacular tres leches cake recipe ♥️♥️
Hi Amal Hamza! Thank you for subscribing, and a warm welcome to my channel. I appreciate you letting me know that you find the explanations helpful. Stay well - Cheers!
I have posted before and yet again you proved you are ,by a long way the best keto patisserie chef out there..thank you .xx.
Hi Stephen! I remember you posting before - thank you for your kind compliment! I hope that you enjoy the cake - Cheers!
Love this. Something I've been definitely missing while on Keto. Thanks for the recipe!
Hi MX1CAN. I am glad that my recipe will fill a gap for you. Please let me know if there is any other recipe that you have been missing - I would love to try to make it keto, if I can... Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes I see. Thank you for the explanation. I stumbled upon your channel by accident but am very thrilled to have found it.
You are not noisy overly peppy noisy etc. Calm demeanour...I like it. Please do not change.
Back to the recipe.. I like in Asia and I don't think I have ever found this ingredient online nor in shops. I do have xantham gum though. Unfortunately it is all that I could find.
How much do you think I should put in...
Hi Munna! Thank you for your very kind compliments, and I'm glad that you like the style of my videos. I prefer the food to be the star of the show, rather than the presenter (me) and I'm trying to make this a teaching channel instead of an entertainment channel.
Glucomannan is konjac root, which is actually grown in Asia - it may have a different name. Here is a link to the alibaba website, to a page about the product:
www.alibaba.com/showroom/glucomannan-konjac-root.html
If you let me know which country you are in, I will try to find a specific product for you that you can use, I would love to help you out.
If using xanthan gum for this recipe, it is a 1:1 substitution, since there is only 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of glucomannan. So use use a teaspoon of xanthan gum.
But when you reply, I will try to find you where you can get glucomannan, because it is so much better than xanthan gum. Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes thankyou i was going to ask how to replace glucomanan
Hi Justo! Thank you for taking the time to check out the other comments, and I'm glad that you found the answer to your query. Have a great day!
I made this recipe but slightly modified. Used half and half almond flour and lupin flour for the same total amount of flour. It's hard to get it to rise but other than that it tastes amazing. You're not gonna get the original tres leches taste because that's super sugary but you have to appreciate it as its own dish.
Hi Ummuser! I believe that you are new to my channel, so welcome! You are absolutely correct, you will not get as much rise with nut or seed flours as you do with glutinous flours. As for the sweetness, I agree with you that it is not as sweet, but I think that with keto or low carb, over time you become more sensitive to sweet tastes, and, as well, appreciate the other flavors more. I would compare the sweetness to more of a French/Italian/Croatian sweetness level of their pastries.
Like you, I have been using a lot more lupin flour of late, and do like it because it is lower in carb and higher in protein. Thank you very much for your detailed explanation of what you did, and for taking the time to write your comment! I hope that you will enjoy more of my recipes, and keep in touch - Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes If I were to use Lupin Flour how much would I need? Would I still need to add the Almond and Coconut flour?
Hi Miguel! Thank you for your interesting question. I would NOT use just lupin flour to make a cake. Although lupin flour is higher in protein and lower in carbs, it has a very strong taste, which you would notice as an unpleasant flavor to the cake.
If you want to use lupin flour, I would recommend it in a blend of other nut or seed flours, depending on the recipe. For the tres leches cake, I would recommend you substitute one quarter of the almond flour with lupin flour, so overall a 1:3 ratio, for best results.
Just a reminder, lupin flour is in the peanut family, so if you are making it for anyone with peanut allergies, you may want to consider that this may affect them.
I hope that you have fun baking this cake - have a wonderful day!
Looks really good, nice balance of flavors. I can't wait to try and make this at home 😁
Hi Kelvin! Your compliment is well appreciated, coming from a chef like you!
YOU’RE THE BEST, honestly
Thank you, Nataly! It is a good think that you can't see me, because I am blushing! Cheers!
HURRAH! I'm so grateful that you developed this recipe for Tres Leches cake. I have my own recipe and although it is well received, I can't wait to try your recipe. I'm going to make it for Thanksgiving desert! Thanks again! All your recipes are very very delicious!
Hi S.E. Fernandez. Nice to hear from you again! Let me know what you think, and Happy Holidays - Cheers!
Well this is a lovely surprise! I had assumed that Tres Leches Cakes were gone forever for me. You've fixed that! Thanks! We have three famous Tres Leches Cake bakeries here in nearby Merida. The women are sisters that opened their own shops after their Father passed away. There is almost always a line to get in once the cakes are ready to sell, and they almost always sell out. But my friends taught me to check early in the day to see if there are any of Yesterday's cakes available. Super Delicious and so rich. Thanks for this. I will get going!!
Hi Belizeguy! I am really happy that a favorite "tres leches cake" is something you will be able to have as keto. Thank you again for the look at life in Mexico! I really enjoy the details that you provide... Thanks!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes Heading into Merida later this week to pick up extra Heavy Cream so I can do this. Will let you know how it goes. I will so enjoy this! Thanks
@@belizeguy do you live in merida,yucatan?
No, but I am close by in Motul. I lived in Merida in 1988 and love this area. When we retired in 2007, we had planned to build on our Belize property and rent in Merida, but sadly Belize proved too lawless for us, so we came back to Mexico. Motul is not as crazy as Merida and we love it here! Our neighbors are the best!
@@belizeguy nice!!me and my family are from yucatan in a small town called homún a hr from merida!me and my family visit our relatives every year and we also do some tourist things like the pyramids and the cenotes!I love yucatan!glad you like living there because its beautiful out there althoughI cant stand the heat and humidity at times or the thunderstorms!!but I still live it there!
How is this diet hard?? With so many delicious recipes it is so easy! Just found your channel and I love the naked cake!! Just subscribed!! Thanks for sharing friend!
Hi Mercy Towers! Welcome to my channel - I am really glad that you found me. I absolutely agree with you, that this diet is not hard, especially if you are willing to cook recipes from whole ingredients. Thank you for your kind words! Cheers!
this was a great recipe, will definitely be making again. thank you!!!
Hi P Tanalgo! I am so glad that you liked the recipe, and thank you for letting me know - I appreciate the feedback - Stay well! Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes I made the huge mistake of trying it before it chilled (all the effort made me curious) it definitely tasted better the next day. I'm making it again tomorrow 😊 my brother tried it and said it tastes just like an ordinary cake. My "condensed milk" looked a little more like caramel too 🤦♀️ but it was really good. Thanks again 😊❤
:) Hi P Tanalgo! :) I have been guilty of wanting to taste something right away, too. Sometimes with the nice aroma it is just too hard to resist. As far as your sweetened condensed, just cook it a little less, and on lower heat, and tell your brother thank you for the feedback as well - it is much appreciated! Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes hi it's me again, I've made this about 3 times as it is the best tasting cake I had on keto. I would like to suggest a video on keto lemon and blueberry cake if that's ok with you .. 😊 I've seen a lot of this recipe but none of them have as good comments as yours. So basically.. I only trust your recipes.
by the way the last time I made the tres leches cake I dumped a whole lot of red colouring into the batter and split it up into cupcake molds to make red velvet cupcakes. I still poured the tres leches mixture on them (using foil cupcake cups as paper will just get wet). I was able to collect some cooked batter, processed them and sprinkled on top so they look like a typical red velvet cupcakes. I'm thrilled to finally have something that looks good and healthy I can make for my birthday. I would send you a picture if I could!!
Hi P Tanalgo! It is wonderful to hear from you again! I like your idea of the red velvet cupcake - would you mind if I borrow it? As for the lemon blueberry cake, that has been on my to-do list for over a year. I have two versions, a layered ribbon cake, or a bundt cake with a lemon cream glaze on top. Both start with lemon blueberry batter. If you let me know, I will try to post one before the end of June. Have a wonderful day - Cheers!
Nice! I never thought about doing that to cut parchment paper! Thanks for the tip!
Hi Brittany! I am glad that you found the tip useful. Enjoy the cake!
I love it, I have very similar recipe , I make birthday cake like this with whipped cream. My kids love it. Each year they waiting for this cake.
Hi Le Karkx M! I am really glad to hear that you like the Tres Leches Cake. By the way, I also have a chocolate version - here is the link:
www.youtube.co/watch?v=NkUH6wIZKXE
Your kids are very lucky that they have you to make special birthday cakes for them - I still do that for my kids as well, even though they are young adults now. Have a wonderful day!
You're the winner, Keto Dinner🥳🎉🙌
Hi S. Brown! A compliment written in poetry - thank you!
Just found this video absolutely love This cake!!! And haven’t been doing keto for very long
Hi Lisa! Welcome to my channel! I hope that you find the recipes here, both the desserts and meal recipes, helpful! If you ever have a question don't hesitate to ask - I have been doing keto for six years and would love to help. Cheers!
Thanks for taking the time to create this recipe for us!! 🥰
Hi Karelyn! It is my pleasure. I am glad that you like the recipe - Enjoy!
This looks phenomenal! I can't wait to try it!
Hi Mary. Thank you! I hope that you will enjoy my tres leches cake. Cheers!
Oh my goodness! Can’t wait to try for the holidays!
Thank you Suzanne. I hope that you and your guests will enjoy it. And Happy Holidays!
You definitely have the best recipies and the widest range of choice for Keto cooking. The only problem for me is that my antivirus and browser won't let me go to your website warning that it's not the best thing to do...so I only watch and torture myself. May I kindly suggest you add a simple ingredients list down in the description box? Your precise explanations (which by the way I truely appreciate) are already there in the video. Promise that I'd stick to the instructions ! You're a real pro, thanks for sharing your gift wlth us all.
Hi Isil! We identified a problem with the blog site, that I had my IT support fix - could you do me a favor and please try it again, and let me know if you're still experiencing a problem? This would be extremely helpful to me. Thank you for your help! Cheers!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS RECIPE ! ! ! Thank you for doing this tutorial in stages ! It looks soo good and I can hardly wait to try it. Were the mint leaves and fruit 'sugared' ( substitute sweetener) ? Thank you very much. I know a lot of time went into developing it. LU
Hi Sharon! Thank you for your kind comment. I very much appreciate it! Neither the raspberries were sugared, just fresh. Enjoy!
Oooo! This looks delicious! Thank you. Have shared your recipe link (for some reason, I can't share from the app).
Hi Bambi! Thank you so much for sharing and forwarding the recipe! I will have someone look into why you are unable to share from the app. Hopefully it can get fixed soon. In the meantime, I hope that you enjoy the recipe. Cheers!
Thank you. I hope it's resolved soon, myself. It's annoying having to find work arounds all the time.
Wow! Incredible! I need to try this!
Hi Mimi! I hope that you do, and enjoy!
Looks amazing I can't wait to try this.
Hi TopHat! I know you like to bake, and I think that this would be a great recipe for you to make. Let me know how things turn out. Cheers!
Another winner!!! Thank you. ♥
It is my pleasure, Nancy. I hope that you will enjoy this cake. Cheers!
Looks delicious, I’m going to try and make it.
Hi Tzotsy! I am very glad to see that you like this recipe. Tres Leches is one of my personal favorites - I love the moistness and creaminess. May I recommend that you let it rest at least overnight before eating it, to get the full flavor? Enjoy! Cheers!
I love the condensed milk recipe! This is going to be amazing too. I have never used glucomannan. I found it on Amazon, but is there a substitute?
Hi Ann. I am glad that you like the sweetened condensed milk recipe, and I hope that you will enjoy the tres leches cake. As for glucomannan substitute: you can use xanthan gum or guar gum, but I strongly prefer glucomannan because it doesn't create as gummy a texture, is perfect for baking and for making gravies. It is my go-to ingredient for thickeners and binders. May I recommend you try it? But if not, the other two are ok. Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes Thanks for the info. I'm buying this, because I don't like the texture of xanthan gum either.
Hi Ann! Sorry I missed your reply earlier. I hope that glucomannan is working better for you. Have a great day!
What an amazing channel it is this one!!!
Hi Jenn, and welcome to my channel, and thank you for your kind words. I am glad that you like what I do on this channel. Have a wonderful day! Cheers!
I like ur recipes cause they r verry healthy. N u explain them clearly so I understand them. Cause inglish is not my first language..first time u cut my attention was when I was browsing in TH-cam n saw ur chocolate Parisian hot chocolate. . Keep putting this amazing recipes. Thanks.
Iris, NC
Hi Iris! Thank you for subscribing to my channel. Your support is very much appreciated. I am glad that you find my explanations and presentation informative, and I am happy that the Parisian hot chocolate caught your attention - Paris was amazing! Did you know that in the blog written recipe you can use the translate option to have the entire recipe and comments translated for you? That might be a bit easier. What is your native language, if you don't mind me asking? I hope that you have a wonderful weekend! Cheers!
Keto Meals and Recipes sure I don’t main. I am from Puerto Rico. Born n raise. But got married n leave in NC know.
That will be awesome if I can get ur recipes in Spanish.
Thanks so much for ur interest in me. Respectfully, iris
Hola Iris Puerto Rico es una de las islas que espero visitar en el futuro. Me encantaría preparar keto de recetas puertorriqueñas. ¿Tiene alguna sugerencia o podría decirme algunos de sus favoritos? Además, me alegra que la traducción al español funcione mejor para usted. Que tengas un día maravilloso - ¡Salud!
Thank you ! We will be making this for our Christmas Eve meal !
Hi Debra! I am going to be making this for Christmas as well. If I could make a recommendation, complete this recipe ahead of time, at least 2-3 days before you plan to serve, so that the recipe can "rest" and the full flavor profile can develop. This cake is good on the same day, but it is amazing if you can allow it to rest in the fridge. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones...Cheers!
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Thank you so much for making keto easy🙏 you narrated video is so soothing 🙂
Hi Naina! Thank you for your very kind compliment - I greatly appreciate it! I'm going to ask this question of everyone for the next little while: What kind of recipes do you most need and like for day-to-day cooking? Is there a specific recipe that you can recommend for the channel?
Have a safe and happy day - Cheers!
Keto Meals and Recipes I couldn’t ask more 🙂, your written recipes are so diverse and detailed.I really appreciate the effort that you are taking.🙏🙏
i would love to have a tiramisu cake recipe.
Hi Naina! It makes me extremely happy that the range of recipes that I have posted so far is both interesting and useful to you. I'm not sure if you're aware that I have an "oreo tiramisu parfait." Here is a link:
th-cam.com/video/BXTFGPloP3o/w-d-xo.html
I am currently working on a comprehensive cookbook, and I actually have a tiramisu cake as one of the special recipes in it. I'm saving special recipes for the cookbook.
Have a wonderful day - Cheers!
Keto Meals and Recipes wish you all the very best👍👍 cant wait for your cookbook.
Thank you, Naina! Your encouragement and support means a lot - Cheers!
Thank you !!
Made this and it was amazing 🤩 🎂
Hi Pantera Blue! I cannot express how grateful that I am that you let me know that you made the cake and that it turned out for you. I test all of my recipes multiple times before posting, but I am always reassured when someone lets me know that they made it, and that they made it successfully. Have a great day!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes ❤️
Thank you so much for such a delicious recipe, I just have a question. Can I make the cake without Glucomannan ?
Hi Jean Carlo! You are most welcome, and thank you for your kind compliment about the recipe. This is a two-part answer: First, why I use glucomannan and what it does: Glucomannan, or konjac root powder, a natural plant-based product, is used in keto, gluten free baking and recipes to replace gluten, which holds cakes together. Without glucomannan, baked goods will be more crumbly. Glucomannan in place of gluten, like gluten, is a binding agent for the sorts of ingredients used as keto flour. Some people will use either xanthan gum or agar agar in place of glucomannan, for the same reasons. I prefer glucomannan because it does not create a gummy or rubbery texture, as do both xanthan gum and agar agar.
The second reason that I use glucomannan, as in this recipe, is to create a really nice texture and hold together when you add the tres leches over the cake.
I hope that this answers your question. Have a wonderful day!
Making my birthday cake ahahah 🎉🎂🙌🏻
Hi Jenn! Good that you are starting today. By tomorrow, on your birthday, the cake will be much more flavorful! We will be thinking of you on your birthday - All the best!
Keto Meals and Recipes thank you so much my dear Angela 😊 and yep looks so delicious for tomorrow can’t wait 🥴🤤🤤🤤
Happy Birthday, Jenn! And many more!
Keto Meals and Recipes thank you so much! I’m so blessed and grateful for your amazing channel which allowed me to meet you🥰❤️
Hi Jenn! I, too, feel lucky to have met you, and I hope that you had a wonderful birthday! Cheers!
Great recipe!
Thank you! Enjoy!
Me gusta 👍🏼
¡Gracias! ¡Espero que lo disfrute!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes gracias y de nada.
Thank you very very much !!! Bless you!!!
Hello Angela! You are most welcome. I hope that you will enjoy the cake. All the best! Cheers!
Yum-o-licious!
Thank you!
Thank youuuuuu for this recipe ❤️🙌🏽
Hi Celene. It is my pleasure! If you can let it rest overnight before the final step with the cream, it will really bring out the full flavor and moistness of the cake. Enjoy!
Thanks for the recipes
Hi Xionaira! It is my pleasure - I hope that you will enjoy the tres leches cake! Cheers!
I would need more liquid in it, but I will bake it soon!
I hope that you will enjoy the cake... Have a wonderful day - Cheers!
Hi the written recipe says 320 F, but this video is 350 F. I had used 320 F and had to bake like 10 mins longer, please adjusts written recipe. Thanks.
Hi Becky! Thank you for the notification of the error. I am changing the temperature in the written recipe now.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Great cake...Thank you
Hi Ivona! I am glad that you like the Tres Leches Cake - Enjoy!
Tres is pronounced trace, not tray. Just a helpful hint
Hi Wynnye! I appreciate the coaching - When I am reading and recording a script, I sometimes forget how the words should be said, especially if they are in a different language.
All the best for a Happy and Healthy New Year!
I’m subscribing!
Hi Betsy's Nest! Thank you for subscribing and welcome to my channel! If you have any suggestions, comments, or questions, I would love to hear from you. I love corresponding - Have a wonderful day - Cheers!
This looks wonderful! But I am on a mission to find a substitute for almond flour. I think I have just overdone it and no longer enjoy the taste or texture. I am wondering if you have looked for other options, maybe a blend of things?
Hi 1955dmb! I totally understand about getting tired of just a single alternative or nut flour. In the tres leches cake, I use a combination of almond flour and coconut flour for the best texture and overall taste. I have recently also started posting recipes such as my Nantucket cranberry pie, where I use a combination of almond flour and lupin flour as a replacement for coconut flour. My son does not like the taste of the coconut flour. By combining the almond flour with lupin flour, you get a really nice taste, that differs significantly from just almond flour plus coconut flour, and so you may want to try that combination.
Lastly, I have tried substituting other nut flours for the almond, but it was either extremely expensive, or did not work as well.
Thank you for the good question! Have a great day!
Yum 😋
Hi Cindy! I agree with you - I hope that you will enjoy the cake when you make it. Have a wonderful weekend - Cheers!
I have made the condensed milk but never got thick, I didn't think of putting it in a sauce pan. Good tip! My question though is, does this cake taste eggy? I have done a lot of mug cakes and I can't seem to enjoy the vanilla ones becuz the egg just over powers it. Thanks.
Hi Ondina! I find that mug cakes also taste quite eggy, because the ratio of egg to other ingredients is quite high. That is one of the reasons that I have not made mug cakes on my channel.
In answer to your question, no, the tres leches cake does not taste eggy. As for your SCM, cook it on low heat, for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, and then let it cool. At first it will be more runny, but it thickens up as it gets colder.
Enjoy the cake!
Wonderfull
I agree, Don! :-) Thank you!
Thank you for posting this, could we please amount of each ingredient?
Hi R. S. BlackRaven! For each of my videos, I post a link to the full, written recipe, which is on my blog, in the TH-cam description section. The reason to put the recipe there is that I provide a Google translate button so that people may choose their own language for the recipe. For your convenience, here is the link for this video's recipe:
www.ketomealsandrecipes.com/recipe/tres-leches-cake/
Cheers!
Now I want cake and the kitchen aid mixer… it’s too much to ask? 😩
Carolina, I totally understand - I want some cake too, and today I feel too lazy to make one!
I hope that Santa brings you the mixer :-)
When I clicked on the link to the written recipe, I see that there is no amount of Glucomannan listed. How much?
Hi S.E. Fernandez! Thank you for the heads up. We fixed the written recipe to include the glucomannan in the dry ingredients. I really appreciate that you checked and let me know! Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes what on earth is that glucomannan ?
Hi Munna! Glucomannan is also known as konjac root powder, which, by the way, is what glass noodles are made of. It uses the root of the konjac plant, which is dried and ground to a very fine powder. I use konjac root powder as a thickener or binding agent in all of my recipes, instead of xanthan gum (which is what a lot of people use) which is a bacterial by-product. Here is a link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthan_gum
Konjac root, in the carb breakdown, is 100% insoluble fiber. I use this in place of other gums or thickeners because one of my sons would get abdominal pain whenever I used even just a little bit of xanthan gum in a recipe. My kids also did not like the gummy texture that a gravy or sauce would get with gums, whereas glucomannan behaves much more like corn starch, and doesn't make things gummy. After using many different types of thickeners, this is the one I use exclusively because it is very versatile and give the best results in my recipes, and my son also does not have any side effects from this product. Sorry about the long-winded explanation, but I hope that this helps. Here is a link to an example product, to show you what it is:
amzn.to/2lRApNA
Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes thank you for explaining glucomannan
My pleasure, Dina. I am glad that you find my explanation interesting and useful. Cheers!
Can I substitute coconut milk instead of almond mil
Hi Lacinda! In answer to your question, yes, you can substitute coconut milk for almond milk. The taste will be slightly different, but if you are fond of the flavor of coconut milk, it will be fine.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Can I eliminate the glucomannan? Plz let me know, thank u.
Hi Carolina! I use the glucomannan, also called konjac root powder, to create a better texture, because it is a sort of substitute for gluten, and it holds the cake together better. If you don't have glucomannan, you can substitute with xanthan gum.
I really do recommend, when you can, to try to get some glucomannan - it is really nice for all of your baking, and as a nice thickener for sauces, because it does not get gummy like xanthan gum.
Thank you for your question - have a great day!
Is the glucomannan
necessary? I never heard of it and I'd have to travel some to look for it and hope that the store has it.
Hi Jose! Glucomannan, or powdered konjac root, is a binding agent and acts like gluten (from wheat flour) in keto baking, to prevent the cake from being crumbly. I find that it is the best of all the binding agents that I have used, because it doesn't make things gummy, like xanthan gum or guar gum, which are also binding agents. You could substitute the glucomannan with either of these gums, but the texture will not be as nice, in my opinion. The other reason I use glucomannan is that it is plant-based, rather than a product of bacterial action, as xanthan gum is. You use very little of the glucomannan, so if you eventually want to try it, you might want to consider ordering it online, rather than trekking to find this product specifically. If you let me know which country you are in, I can try to find an appropriate product link for you. I hope that this explanation is useful to you. Cheers!
I would love to try this, but am wondering if I can add gluten. Its vital gluten from Bob’s Red Mill brand. Thanks
Hi Sylvia! If you are on keto, my absolute answer is "no." I know that several TH-camrs are using vital gluten - keto is about no gluten and no sugars because gluten is one of the two major proteins of wheat, and gluten/glutinous grains do affect your body and brain. If you are not on keto, you can just use regular flour if you want the gluten - it will give the same effect. But this is your recipe, and if you are not worried about gluten, you can of course add it. The recipe does not need gluten, and the cake part turns out exactly as it should be for a dense, full bodied cake. I hope that this clarifies my opinion. Cheers!
Bake for how long at what temperature?
Hi Eva! Here is a link to the detailed instructions in the written recipe:
www.ketomealsandrecipes.com/recipe/tres-leches-cake/
I hope that this helps - Cheers!
Hi! Is the glucoman necessary? Thanks!
Hi! The glucomannan is a binding agent like gluten is in flour. Glucomannan is also known as konjac root powder, and is made from that plant. I like to use it because it adds structure and the cake is less crumbly, so the texture is nicer, especially for a cake such as the tres leches, which is soaked with a lot of fluid. You could use xanthan or guar gum instead, but the texture won't be as nice. As for not using anything at all, I would not recommend that, because you do need something to bind the cake together.
For your convenience, here is a link to the glucomannan - konjac root powder:
amzn.to/3LQRhO5
Thank you for your question - have a wonderful day!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes Thank you so much for the explanation, very helpful!
My pleasure! I am glad that the explanation was useful. Cheers!
This my all time favorite dessert. I am going to be trying this recipe this weekend. Do you have a Facebook?
Hi Ellie! I am really glad to hear that you are fond of tres leches cake! I made it so that it is not very sweet, more European sweetness. I do have a Facebook page. Here is the link:
facebook.com/pg/ketomealsandrecipes
but I have not been active on it at all. We are making some changes to the facebook page, and I hope to be taking it over and being more involved with it starting next week. Thank you for asking! Be well - Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes so I made it and after sitting overnight competed i. The fridge, it was AMAZING! Thank you so much! I wish i can send you a picture.
Hi Ellie! Thank you very much for updating me on the cake! If you have instagram, you can tag me - I would love to see your photo! I'm setting up a dedicated facebook group for keto meals very soon, so the community can stay in touch and share photos and experiences better. Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes i went ahead and tagged you on Instagram! Again thank you so much!
Thank you, Ellie! I will check it out - Cheers!
Hi, thanks for the great recipe! If I substitute in xantham gum (can't get glucoman locally)is it an 1:1 substitution?
Hi Frazer! Because this is only one teaspoon, a 1:1 substitution would be ok. However, for larger quantities of glucomannan, such as two teaspoons or a tablespoon, I usually recommend using half as much xanthan gum. I hope this helps. Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes in the written recipe it says 1 tbsp of glucomanan
Hi Justo! Thank you for pointing that out. I would recommend about one and a half teaspoons of xanthan gum, if you have to use it, but I really don't like xanthan gum because of the side effects and the texture. So, I would highly recommend trying to order glucomannan online if you cannot find it in local stores.
I hope that this clarifies my earlier statement. Thanks again for pointing it out! Cheers!
Where do we find the written recipe
Hi Silvia! For each of my videos, there is a link in the TH-cam description section to the full written recipe, which is on my blog site, where people can use a translate button to translate the recipe to their preferred language. For your convenience, here is the link for the Tres Leches Cake recipe:
www.ketomealsandrecipes.com/recipe/tres-leches-cake/
Have a wonderful day!
Is there any substitute for glucummanan?
Hi Ruby! Yes, you could use any of xanthan gum, guar gum or agar agar, but there is so little in this recipe that you could just leave it out. Cheers!
Question... The written recipe does not list sweetener for the dry ingredients, how much did you add?
Hi Darcy! I did not include the finely ground confectioner's (powdered) sweetener with the dry ingredients because I actually use it to make the meringue. Please see time 3:33 in the video. Also, the quantities for the sweetener are in the "Wet Ingredients" section - I tried to group the ingredients as you use them, because you need it to make the meringue stiff. Sorry for the confusion. The amount is 30g / 2 tbsp. Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes Perfect! Thank you so much for the quick response. Making this tonight!
My pleasure! Enjoy the tres leches cake!
Where to find out the measurement of the ingredients of each video
Hi Wailam! Thank you for asking. For every one of my videos, I post a link to the full written recipe in the TH-cam description. The recipe is on my website so that you can use a Google translate button to translate any of my recipes into any language.
For your convenience, here is a link for the Tres Leches Cake recipe:
www.ketomealsandrecipes.com/recipe/tres-leches-cake/
Have a very good day! Cheers!
Can you make the whipped cream a day ahead before serving?
Hi Cathreene! Yes you can, actually, but it has to be sealed in an airtight container so the cream doesn't go rancid. I have found, to assure freshness with my leftover frosting or cream, the best way is to store it in a glass container that has a snap-on lid, but before putting the lid on, I also cover it with cling wrap, and have the cling wrap touch the surface to reduce air contact, and then snap on the lid. In this way, I found that the cream stayed quite nice for two to three days, but freshly made is always best. Have a wonderful day! Cheers!
Thank you for the tip! I can’t wait to make this for my friends birthday
My pleasure, Cathreene! I enjoy corresponding. The person for whom you are making the birthday cake is very lucky to have a friend like you! Have a wonderful weekend - Cheers!
What brand exactly do you use of Glucomannan?🌺🌺 is it available on Amazon?🤗
Hi Maritza! I use Now brand - here is a link:
amzn.to/2lRApNA
There are others, but I have found this to be quite reliable. Cheers!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes thank you so much 🌺🌺
My pleasure, Maritza! Sorry that I missed your reply earlier. I hope that you and your family are doing well! Cheers!
perfect chef could you give me all the ingredients ？ your sister fro algeria...
Hi Benkouider BENK! Here is the link for the written recipe: www.ketomealsandrecipes.com/recipe/tres-leches-cake/
If it makes it easier, I also have Google translate on the site, which you can use on the recipe. Thank you for letting me know you are in Algeria, and I hope that you enjoy the cake! Cheers!
thank you very very much chef i hope you that my god helpe you inchaa allah ...
Hi Benkouider! I am sorry that I missed your reply earlier. Thank you for your good wishes! I hope that you and your family and staying healthy and doing well!
The sugar free condensed milk link takes you to another recipe not the sugar free condensed milk recipe
Hi Patricia! Thank you for letting me know! We fixed the link. Cheers!
Keto Meals and Recipes amazing! Thank you!
My pleasure, Patricia! Sorry I missed your reply earlier!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes I am still having trouble finding the written recipe *sigh*
Hi Patricia! Here is the link:
www.ketomealsandrecipes.com/recipe/tres-leches-cake/
Cheers!
Hi how long in advance can I make it and keep it in the fridge for?
Hi Ambar! My best guess would be 2 to 3 days, for maximum freshness. Make sure that you cover the cake with an airtight cover of cling wrap, so that the creams don't go rancid. Thank you for your question. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
@@KetoMealsandRecipes thank you so much Im making it the night before.. blessings to you and your loved ones merry Christmas 🎁🎄
I hope that you and your family will enjoy the Tres Leches Cake on Christmas Day! Cheers!
Where do buy mascarpone cheese from?
Hi Kat! I get my mascarpone cheese at the grocery store, in the refrigerated section. Mascarpone cheese is an Italian version of cream cheese, that is lighter in texture and in taste. If you can't find it, let me know and I will tell you how to convert cream cheese for this recipe. I have tried it with cream cheese and with mascarpone - the mascarpone gives it a much lighter, creamier taste, so if you can, for best results, try to find mascarpone first. Cheers!