Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/14 checked
8
servings
2 cup

all-purpose flour

2 tbsp

granulated sugar

1 pinch

salt

2.5 cup

milk

2 tbsp

milk

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

6 unit

large eggs

lightly beaten

4 tbsp

melted butter

melted

1.13 cup

heavy cream

10 unit

bittersweet chocolate

chopped

1 tsp

cinnamon

4 unit

egg yolks

1.5 cup

dulce de leche

1 unit

confectioners' sugar

for dusting

Step 1
~3 min

Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Incorporate milk, vanilla, eggs, and melted butter into the dry ingredients. Allow the batter to rest for 30 minutes.

Step 3
~3 min

Prepare a 10-inch nonstick skillet by heating it and lightly brushing it with melted butter.

Step 4
~3 min

Pour 1/3 cup of crepe batter into the hot skillet, swirling to evenly coat the surface.

Step 5
~3 min

Pour any excess batter back into the bowl.

Step 6
~3 min

Cook the crepe until golden around the edges and set in the center (about 1 minute).

Step 7
~3 min

Flip the crepe and cook for another 15 seconds until the bottom is lightly browned.

Step 8
~3 min

Transfer the crepe to a wax paper-lined baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~3 min

Repeat the crepe-making process with the remaining batter, buttering the skillet as needed.

Step 10
~3 min

In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of cream to a boil.

Step 11
~3 min

Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate and cinnamon. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.

Step 12
~3 min

Whisk in 2 egg yolks into the chocolate mixture.

Step 13
~3 min

In a separate bowl, combine dulce de leche with the remaining cream and egg yolks.

Step 14
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 15
~3 min

Grease and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 16
~3 min

Place a crepe at the bottom of the pan.

Step 17
~3 min

Line the sides of the pan with halved crepes, overlapping the bottom crepe.

Step 18
~3 min

Spoon 1/2 cup of the chocolate filling over the crepe, spreading evenly.

Step 19
~3 min

Cover with another crepe.

Step 20
~3 min

Spread 1/2 cup of dulce de leche filling over the crepe and top with another crepe.

Step 21
~3 min

Repeat the layering with the remaining fillings and crepes, ending with a crepe on top.

Key Technique: Layering
Step 22
~3 min

Fold the overhanging crepes over the top layer.

Step 23
~3 min

Cover the torte with buttered parchment paper and foil.

Step 24
~3 min

Bake for 1 hour, until puffed.

Step 25
~3 min

Remove the foil and let cool for 1 hour.

Step 26
~3 min

Remove the parchment and run a knife around the pan's edge.

Step 27
~3 min

Invert the torte onto a serving plate.

Step 28
~3 min

Remove the pan and parchment paper and let cool completely.

Step 29
~3 min

Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Step 30
~3 min

For make-ahead, refrigerate the baked torte for up to 2 days and reheat in a 350°F oven.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.

Allow the batter to rest for optimal crepe texture.

Adjust sweetness based on preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (chocolate and cinnamon)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pair with vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Celebratory dessert

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthday
Special Occasions

Occasion Tags

Birthday
Celebration
Holiday

Popularity Score

75/100

More Mexican Dessert Recipes

Discover more delicious Mexican Dessert recipes to expand your culinary repertoire

Mexican
Medium
A-

Tres Leches Cake

4.0
(1893 reviews)

A classic Mexican dessert, Tres Leches Cake is a sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. Topped with whipped cream and cinnamon, this cake is incredibly moist and flavorful.

70 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
75%
70
Mexican
Medium
C+

Mexican Bunuelos

4.1
(1950 reviews)

Traditional Mexican sweet fritters, perfect as a dessert or snack. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, coated with cinnamon sugar.

35 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
80%
75
Mexican
Medium
B+

Churros with Cinnamon & Sugar

4.2
(842 reviews)

Crispy, fried churros coated in cinnamon and sugar, a classic Mexican treat. This recipe offers an eggless version, perfect for a quick and satisfying dessert.

30 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
80%
75
Mexican
Medium
B+

Apple Enchiladas

4.5
(65 reviews)

Delicious apple enchiladas, a sweet and comforting dessert with a hint of cinnamon, perfect for a warm treat. A Mexican-inspired dessert with soft apples wrapped in tortillas, covered in a sweet brown sugar sauce, and baked to golden perfection.

70 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
75%
70
Mexican
Medium
B+

Mexican Wedding Cookies

4.4
(659 reviews)

Delicate and crumbly cookies with a nutty flavor, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.

25 min
120 cal
Vegetarian
80%
75
Mexican
Medium
C+

Sopaipillas (Fried Bread)

4.5
(1387 reviews)

Sopaipillas are a type of fried bread, often served as a dessert. They are typically puffed up like little pillows and can be filled with honey or rolled in cinnamon and sugar.

20 min
300 cal
Vegetarian (if using vegetable oil)
Gluten-containing
85%
75
Mexican
Medium
A-

Mexican Wedding Cakes

4.4
(1288 reviews)

Delicate and crumbly cookies coated in powdered sugar, perfect for celebrations.

30 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
85%
75
Mexican
Medium
B+

Polvorones

4.1
(1771 reviews)

Delicate and crumbly cookies with a nutty, buttery flavor, coated in powdered sugar.

40 min
120 cal
Vegetarian
85%
75