Trifle de Tres Leches con Durazno y Natilla (Peach Tres Leches Trifle)
Layers of soaked milk cake, vanilla custard and sweet peaches, a showstopper trifle for a crowd.
Made with Tres leches sponge and soak and Egg custard (creme anglaise). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.91 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). Break about 1100 g into chunks. Make the egg custard (see the base recipe) and let it cool completely.
- 2
Layer half the cake chunks in a large glass bowl, then half the peaches, then half the custard.
- 3
Repeat with the remaining cake, peaches and custard.
- 4
Whip the cream with the icing sugar to soft peaks and spread over the top. Dust with cinnamon.
- 5
Chill for at least 1 hour, then spoon into bowls.
Tips
- Tinned peaches in juice, well drained, work out of season.
- Make sure the custard is fully cold before layering.
- Build in a clear bowl so the layers show.
Storing and freezing
Keeps 2 days covered in the fridge. The cake continues to soften, which is part of the charm.
Questions
Can I use other fruit?
Yes. Strawberries, mango, pineapple or tinned apricots all suit the milky cake; drain tinned fruit well.
Is it very sweet?
Yes, it is quite sweet. Add extra lime juice to the fruit and serve small portions to balance it.
Can I make it in individual glasses?
Yes. Divide the layers between 8 wide glasses or jars, cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
More made with tres leches sponge and soak
Pastel de Tres Leches de Fresa (Strawberry Tres Leches Cake)
NFVNOGPastel de Tres Leches de Cajeta (Cajeta Tres Leches Cake)
NFVNOGPastel de Tres Leches con Churro Crujiente (Churro Tres Leches Cake)
NFVNOGPastel de Tres Leches de Café (Coffee 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.