A no-bake tres leches parfait layers angel food cake with a three-milk mixture and whipped cream, delivering classic tres leches flavor without baking.
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Chill large mixing bowl and whisks in the fridge or freezer
Gather angel food cake and cut into ½ inch cubes. Set aside
Remove bowl and whisks from the fridge or freezer. Add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 1 tsp of vanilla extract and ½ cup of confectioners sugar. Whisk on low speed for 1 minute and increase to medium speed. After 2 minutes, increase to high speed and continue to whisk until you form stiff peaks. Feel free to reduce speed if cream begins to create a mess on the counter. Once you finish making whipped cream, set aside in the refrigerator
In a small or medium pitcher, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream or half and half, and vanilla extract. Feel free to add cinnamon if you’d like. Set aside
In a medium or large cup, add 1 layer of cubed angel food cake. Then add tres leches mixtures, berries, and whipped cream. Continue to build layers until the cup is full. Build all of the parfaits and chill in the fridge for 1 hour before serving
Refrigerate covered for up to 2 days. Assemble up to 24 hours ahead for best flavor development.
Yes. Assemble the parfait up to 24 hours before serving. Cover and refrigerate. The cake will absorb the milk mixture and flavors deepen overnight.
Pound cake, vanilla sponge cake, or store-bought ladyfingers work well. Avoid dense cakes that won't absorb the milk properly.
Whip heavy cream with confectioners sugar until stiff peaks form—when peaks stand upright when beaters are lifted.
Yes, it's optional. For extra flavor, add vanilla extract or a pinch of nutmeg instead.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Do not freeze, as the texture of whipped cream will break down.
