5 from 12 votes
Tres Leches Pancakes
Tres Leches Pancakes are fluffy pancakes flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, enriched with mini chocolate chips, and soaked with a rich syrup made from sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. The topping options include dulce de leche, whipped cream, ground cinnamon, and fresh berries, adding sweetness and creaminess to the final dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
pancakes
Calories:
317 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
Pancakes:
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Tres Leches Syrup:
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk can
- 12 oz evaporated milk can
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Toppings:
- dulce de leche or caramel drizzle
- ground cinnamon
- Whipped Cream
- fresh berries
Instructions
- In one bowl, using a hand or electric mixer, mix milk, egg, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Little by little add the flour mixture to the milk mixture. Stirring well after each addition not to make clumps.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Place a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Use a ladle or a measuring cup to pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet or griddle. When air bubbles start to form on the pancake, flip it to the other side and cook until golden.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, and stir well to avoid the chocolate chips sinking to the bottom of the bowl.
Cup of Yum
Tres Leches Syrup:
- Add all the syrup ingredients to a medium saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly.
- Boil for 2-3 minutes to thicken, continuously stirring.
- Remove from heat and let it cool, it will continue to thicken while it cools.
- Drizzle on pancakes and top them with your desired toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
360mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
402IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
358mg
(36%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 402IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 358mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.