La Cocina de Leslie: pancakes

We're serving up Breakfast for Dinner this week for #SundaySupper! And well, I can't think of a better breakfast food to serve up than a stack of pancakes. But these aren't just any ordinary pancakes, these are my very special Tres Leches Pancakes reserved for special occasions like holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries...and sometimes just because it's a day of the week that ends in "day".

Like the very popular Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milks Cake) these Tres Leches Pancakes are bathed in a combination of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and regular milk. That's three different kinds of milk, hence the name Tres Leches (three milks).

The idea for these pancakes came to mind after learning that my sis-in-law uses pancake mix to make her super delicious Tres Leches Cake. I figured if she could make a Tres Leches cake with pancake batter, then I could make Tres Leches pancakes too. Of course, they were a HUGE hit with Hubby and the kiddies. But sometime in the course of the last 7 or so years, I've switched from using my favorite pancake mix to using a box of cake mix. That is after all what I usually use when I want to satisfy my craving for a Tres Leches cake and I really wanted my Tres Leches Pancakes to taste like my favorite cake.

I prefer to use French Vanilla cake mix, but a plain yellow cake mix will work too!

What breakfast foods do you like to have for dinner?

Tres Leches Pancakes

Ingredients:

1 box French Vanilla cake mix
3 eggs
1-1/3 cups milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
Fresh strawberries (optional)

Directions:

Prepare the pancake batter by mixing together the cake mix with the 1-1/3 cups milk, 3 eggs, and 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil; set aside. (The batter might seem thin, but will thicken while standing.)
In a medium bowl make the Tres Leches mixture by combining the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1/2 cup regular milk; set aside. (You can also use half-and-half.)
Heat 1 tablespoon butter or vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over very low heat. Ladle about 1/3 cup of batter into center of skillet. Let cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. (Check pancakes for doneness after 2 minutes, because these pancakes brown quickly!)
With a spatula, CAREFULLY flip the pancake over and continue to cook until golden brown. Transfer pancake to heatproof platter. Continue with remaining batter.
To serve...stack the pancakes one at a time, spooning 3 to 4 tablespoons of the Tres Leches mixture over each pancake. Garnish with sliced strawberries. Enjoy!

For more Breakfast for Dinner ideas, check out what my #SundaySupper friends cooked up this week.

Tres Leches Pancakes from La Cocina de Leslie
French Toast Casserole with Sautéed Apples from The Foodie Army Wife
Gluten Free Breakfast Pizza from Blueberries And Blessings
Basic Vegan Waffles from Killer Bunnies, Inc
Kale, Bacon, Brown Rice Crustless Quiche from Shockingly Delicious
Bacon Egg and Potato Breakfast Tacos from Cookin’ Mimi
Steak and Egg Tostadas from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Breakfast Bowls from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Bacon and Egg Waffles from The Urban Mrs
Homemade Lox from Growing Up Gabel
Seattle Sandwiches (Lox, Shmear, & A Fried Egg) from Juanita’s Cocina
Bacon & Brie Potato Bread Strata with Roasted Pears from Eat, Move, Shine
Saucy Ham and Cheese Breakfast Sliders from Daily Dish Recipes
Greek Frittata from Casa de Crews
Elderberry Flower Pancakes from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Prosciutto, Gorgonzola and Rosemary Strata from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Italian Turkey Meatballs (With a Secret) from What Smells So Good?
Bacon, Spinach and Tomato Breakfast Pizza from Runner’s Tales
Red Pepper and Egg Galette from Healthy. Delicious.
Waffles – One Plate, Two Ways: Sweet & Savory from Foxes Love Lemons
Steak & Egg Bagel Sandwich from girlichef
Florentine Benedict from Supper for a Steal
Oatmeal Ice Cream from Treats & Trinkets
Banana Waffles with Peanut Butter Syrup from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Baked Berry French Toast from Table For Seven

But wait, there’s more!

Open Faced BTC Sandwich from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Crustless Spinach Quiche from The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
Bacon ‘n Eggs Bread Pudding from gotta get baked
Denver Breakfast Ring from Curious Cuisiniere
Copycat Japanese McDonald’s from Ninja Baking
One Pan Full English Fry-up from Food Lust People Love
Crumpets with Whipped Orange Honey from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Leek, Mushroom and Gruyère Quiche from Hip Foodie Mom
Joe’s Special, the Original San Francisco Treat from Webicurean
Dark Chocolate, Orange & Pistachio Greek Yogurt Cups from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Gluten Free Tomato Basil Crepes form No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
Sour Cherry Crisp from Pies and Plots
Cream Dried Beef and Waffles from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Sausage breakfast casserole from My cute bride
Almond Rice Crepes Stuffed With Sweet Potatoes & Peas from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Zucchini Pancakes with Sautéed Tomatoes and Feta from Ruffles & Truffles
Apple, Bacon, and Dubliner Cheese Stuffed French Toast from Neighborfood
Dulce de Leche Stuffed French Toast from Basic N Delicious

Normally it would be very socially unacceptable to have wine with your breakfast, but seeing as this is closer to sunset than sunrise, we say go for it!!!

Hangtown Fry and Wine Pairings with Breakfast for Dinner from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

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