Tavë Kosi (Baked Lamb with Yogurt & Eggs)
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Trileçe (Albanian Milk Cake)
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Trileçe is a beloved Balkan-style milk cake with Albanian roots: airy sponge, rich milk soak, and a glossy caramel top.
The texture is light yet indulgent, making it ideal for celebrations or make-ahead desserts. Chill well before slicing for clean, neat portions.
Ingredients
- 300 g Sugar divided
- 6 Eggs
- 200 ml Condensed Milk
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 200 ml Evaporated Milk or double cream
- 150 g Plain Flour
- 80 ml Water for caramel
- 400 ml Milk
Method
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- Beat eggs and sugar until very pale and doubled in volume.
- Fold in flour and vanilla, then bake at 170°C for about 25 minutes.
- Mix milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk and salt.
- Poke holes in warm sponge and slowly pour over milk mixture.
- Chill 3–4 hours.
- Make caramel with sugar and water; spread thinly on top and chill before slicing.
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