Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Taste Test judge Mark McEwan samples tres leches, a sweet Mexican sponge cake. Tres leches gets its name from the three milks that the cake is soaked in to make it (tres leches literally means three milks).
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“Everything worked well in this dessert,” McEwan said, describing the cake as “nicely balanced.” McEwan noted that the winning tres leches has a lovely “buttery taste.” He liked that while the texture looks light and airy, the cake “still has some body” when you take a bite. 521 Bloor St. W., $4.25
"This is a moist tres leches," said McEwan. "It almost reminds me of custard. This dessert is not overly sweet in a positive way. You are not overwhelmed. It's very comfortable, very familiar and very easy to enjoy."
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"It has a different texture from the rest of the desserts. It's very rich tasting and sweet," said McEwan. "It will be a hit for those with a sweet tooth."
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"This was my first experience of a deconstructed tres leches," said McEwan. "Very untraditional and surprisingly good. Different layers of texture. It has crunch to it! This will be a great hit with kids."
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“This, at first glance, does not have a classic look," said McEwan. "I really enjoyed the texture of the cake It also has a high vanilla taste. You can see that this has a lot less milk."
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