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Vegan Pistachio Tres Leches

Vegan Pistachio Tres Leches: A Dreamy Plant-Based Delight

This Vegan Pistachio Tres Leches transforms a classic into a delightful, dairy-free dessert everyone can enjoy.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Aquafaba Liquid from canned chickpeas
  • 1 cup Sugar Coconut sugar for lower glycemic index
  • 1 cup Raw Shelled Pistachios Ground into fine meal
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free option available
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch Replace with arrowroot powder if needed
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Soy Milk Can substitute with almond milk
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon juice can be a substitute
  • 0.5 cup Olive Oil Vegetable or melted coconut oil if preferred
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best results
For the Milk Soak
  • 0.5 cup Pistachio Butter Can be homemade or purchased
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk Homemade version possible with coconut milk and sugar
  • 1 cup Evaporated Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Almond Milk Other dairy-free alternatives also work
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Coconut Whipping Cream Chill overnight for best results

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • food processor
  • Baking Dish
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) for fan-forced or 180°C (356°F) for conventional. Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Whip aquafaba in a bowl on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Blend raw shelled pistachios and sugar in a food processor until a fine powder is achieved.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together ground pistachios, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix soy milk, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and vanilla extract until well combined in a separate bowl.
  6. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture gently, then fold in the whipped aquafaba.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 35-45 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Poke holes in the top with a skewer.
  3. Whisk pistachio butter, condensed coconut milk, evaporated coconut milk, and almond milk together. Pour over the cooled cake.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Whip the chilled coconut cream until stiff peaks form and fold in some pistachio butter. Spread over the cake before serving.
  6. Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This Vegan Pistachio Tres Leches cake is a healthier dessert option that retains deliciousness without dairy or eggs.

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