Almond Tres Leches Muffins Recipe

Indulge in the heavenly delight of Almond Tres Leches Muffins! These moist and flavorful muffins are bursting with almond flavor and soaked in a creamy, three-milk mixture. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon treat, they're guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. One 12oz can of sweetened condensed milk makes 24 muffins – double the recipe for even more deliciousness! Prepare to be amazed by their melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistible taste.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 311.7 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almond Tres Leches Muffins

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 0 slivered almonds
  • 1 1/4 cups sliced almonds

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How to Make Almond Tres Leches Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease 24 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or line with paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 teaspoons almond extract and 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  7. Stir in ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk and ½ cup heavy whipping cream until just combined.
  8. Fold in 1 cup sliced almonds.
  9. Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle ¼ cup sliced almonds evenly over the batter.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Drizzle each muffin with approximately 1 teaspoon of the remaining sweetened condensed milk.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

78g

Fat

39g

Carbs

12g

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