Los Besos Recipe
Make Los Besos Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 4
Prepare Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
Bake the Base
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Add Strawberries
Gently fold in the chopped strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
Assembly
- 8
Cool the Base
Once the base is baked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the baking dish.
- 9
Spread Filling
Once cooled, spread the strawberry cream cheese filling evenly over the base.
- 10
Chill
Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 1 hour to set the filling.
Serving
- 11
Add Whipped Cream
Before serving, top the chilled dessert with whipped cream.
- 12
Garnish
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve cold.
