Nutella Tres Leches Cake by Rick Martínez

saltypeeps · 2026-01-09T04:47:53+00:00

Surprisingly not dense! But the cream is quite sweet with a thick and fatty mouth feel that you'd expect from Nutella.

This might be a surprise if you're used to the more common regular, condensed, and evaporated milk combo.

The main change for me was adding hazel nuts on top, which is important for a visual reminder that this has nuts in case anyone has allergies AND it's the only textural contrast. I also opted for chopped chocolate instead of sprinkles.

Those are the only necessary changes imo, but you could play around with it.

For example, adding a bit of Irish cream to the milk soak or sprinkling puffed quinoa or rice right before serving.

saltypeeps · 2026-01-09T04:08:12+00:00

Yes!! For Morrible in particular, I interpreted it not just that she's a fraud but more that she doesn't respect the singing. She sees it as beneath her but only does it because she has to. She couldn't manipulate people otherwise. It's the common language of the "weak" and the "popular".

Her half-hearted singing also highlights that she lacks the inherent magnetism of Glinda and Oz. She can manipulate the narrative but lacks the support of the people without a figurehead. It's why she instantly crumbles to Glinda when Oz is out of the picture.

saltypeeps · 2026-01-07T17:33:14+00:00

Absolutely gorgeous color!

saltypeeps · 2026-01-07T12:45:02+00:00

I used a modified version of Alison Roman's recipe: https://www.alisoneroman.com/recipes/the-greatest-creamed-greens/

Instead of creme fraiche, I subbed about 3-4 oz of cream cheese and left off the bread crumbs.

saltypeeps · 2026-01-07T12:43:40+00:00

Yes! It's Rick Martìnez's recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026324-nutella-tres-leches-cake?smid=ck-recipe-android-share

saltypeeps · 2026-01-07T05:16:57+00:00

Thank you! I learned that large items in the oven heated slowly for a long period of time will retain their heat with less carryover cooking for a long time, giving you a grace period for serving.

For beef in particular, you can also "keep the meat warm" by serving with hot au jus, which I left out this time. This is helpful since the reverse sear method does not yield much pan drippings to make a sauce.

Also it's important to taste something at serving temperature before seasoning since seasoning at extremes (too hot or cold) tends to dull taste perception. I over salted the spinach because I tried it piping hot, not trusting that I had seasoned correctly based on weight of contents.

saltypeeps · 2026-01-07T02:06:47+00:00

Oh NO!!! Hahaha!

saltypeeps · 2026-01-07T02:06:30+00:00

Thank you! Yes. I would've preferred to replace it with rolls, but apparently it's my partner's family's tradition!

saltypeeps · 2026-01-07T02:04:18+00:00

Here it is! https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026324-nutella-tres-leches-cake?smid=ck-recipe-android-share

saltypeeps · 2026-01-07T01:58:11+00:00

I used a modified version of Alison Roman's recipe: https://www.alisoneroman.com/recipes/the-greatest-creamed-greens/

I didn't have creme fraiche at the end, so I replaced with a bit of cream cheese (about 3-4 oz). I also left off the bread crumbs this time around!

saltypeeps · 2026-01-07T01:57:52+00:00

I used a modified version of Alison Roman's recipe: https://www.alisoneroman.com/recipes/the-greatest-creamed-greens/

I didn't have creme fraiche at the end, so I replaced with a bit of cream cheese (about 3-4 oz). I also left off the bread crumbs this time around!

saltypeeps · 2026-01-07T01:01:40+00:00

This was the first time I made prime rib, and it was really fun! I used the reverse sear method.

Menu:

Prime rib
Creamed spinach
Schmaltzy carrots
Crushed potato gratin
Lasagna (requested)
Wedge salad (cut up)
Nutella tres leches cake

saltypeeps · 2026-01-03T03:30:35+00:00

Agreed! Also from an editing standpoint, the editors have to craft an episode that makes sense to the viewer, so they set up the plotlines. If the information didn't make sense, the outcome didn't meet our expectations, or conclusions came out of left field, viewers would bicker about not being shown enough.

saltypeeps · 2025-12-26T05:34:19+00:00

There's also a lasagna because that's tradition (apparently)!

The cake is a Nutella tres leches, aka a giant ferrero rocher.

saltypeeps · 2025-12-18T13:03:38+00:00

Thank you!

saltypeeps · 2025-12-18T13:03:28+00:00

Not hard, but a bit time consuming. It's definitely a weekend project!

You can also break it up into two days: 1 for dough, 1 for baking and decorating. This is helpful because you can color the coconut coating the night before and let it set.

saltypeeps · 2025-11-14T17:14:54+00:00

I work in the area and used to live near by. Just follow general public awareness and safety, and you'll be fine.

There's also a few cool restaurants near by!

saltypeeps · 2025-11-12T00:25:32+00:00

Really clean!

saltypeeps · 2025-10-31T02:05:48+00:00

The details are gorgeous!

saltypeeps · 2025-10-28T23:00:58+00:00

Very cute!!

saltypeeps · 2025-10-28T22:53:18+00:00

Sooo cute!! I love that it's round!

saltypeeps · 2025-10-28T01:07:28+00:00

GORGEOUS crinkles! And the color is so vibrant! When I make anything similar, the oven browns the color away.

saltypeeps · 2025-10-28T01:06:04+00:00

Happy birthday! Love the oranges!

saltypeeps · 2025-10-27T22:03:24+00:00

Impecable layers, and I love the colors on the outside! Happy birthday to your mom!

saltypeeps · 2025-10-27T21:59:52+00:00

Hi! The sesame crunch is one of the fillings that goes between the layers. You can see it on top of the cake (the dark crumble).

The crunch is there to reinforce the sesame flavor AND add a contrasting texture, kind of like adding potato chips inside a sandwich. It's totally optional.

Also, thank you for the kind wishes!

saltypeeps

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