Tres Leches con Piña Asada (Grilled Pineapple Tres Leches)
Chilled soaked milk cake topped with caramelised grilled pineapple and a pinch of cinnamon.
Made with Tres leches sponge and soak. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.46 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make the tres leches sponge and soak the day before and chill it (see the base recipe). Cut the chilled cake in half and use one half.
- 2
Heat a griddle pan until very hot. Sprinkle pineapple slices with the sugar and cinnamon and grill 3 minutes per side until charred and caramelised. Cool and dice.
6 min - 3
Whip the cream with icing sugar to soft peaks and spread over the cake.
- 4
Pile the warm or cooled pineapple on top.
- 5
Chill 15 minutes and cut into 6 squares.
Tips
- Pat the pineapple dry before grilling for better charring.
- Let the pineapple cool a little before topping or the cream will melt.
- No griddle? Roast the slices at {t220} for 20 minutes.
Storing and freezing
Keeps 2 days covered in the fridge.
Questions
Can I use tinned pineapple?
Yes, drain well and pat dry before grilling or use as is.
Why grill the pineapple?
Charring caramelises the natural sugars and adds smokiness that balances the creamy cake.
Is it dairy free?
No, both the cake and cream contain milk.
More made with tres leches sponge and soak
Pastel de Tres Leches con Mango (Mango Tres Leches Cake)
NFVNOGPastel de Tres Leches de Guayaba (Guava Tres Leches Cake)
NFVNOGVasitos de Tres Leches con Frutos Rojos (Tres Leches Cups with Berries)
NFVNOGPastel de Tres Leches con Coco (Coconut Tres Leches Cake)
NFVNOGDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.