Since its debut in the 1990s in Canada, the McFlurry has become a global favorite for its creamy texture and mix-ins like crunchy chocolate candies. In the U.S., customers typically enjoy Oreo or M&M McFlurries, with occasional limited-time flavors. However, when looking at international McDonald’s menus, it’s clear the U.S. may be missing out on some truly inventive McFlurry creations.
One standout is Venezuela’s Tres Leches McFlurry, inspired by the beloved Latin American dessert known for its combination of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk or heavy cream. This McFlurry blends chunks of moist sponge cake soaked in the three-milk mixture with vanilla ice cream, caramel, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, topped with whipped cream. The result is a rich yet airy frozen treat that perfectly balances sweetness and texture.
Though this flavor hasn’t reached U.S. McDonald’s locations, dessert fans can recreate the Tres Leches McFlurry at home without booking a flight. By combining soft serve ice cream with tres leches cake and caramel, anyone can enjoy this indulgent dessert in their own kitchen.
To make a homemade McFlurry base, mix milk, sugar, cream, and vanilla extract, gently heating the dairy and sugar to dissolve, then chilling and whipping to introduce air for that signature soft serve texture. Traditional McDonald’s recipes add corn syrup to enhance sweetness and texture.
For the tres leches cake, a simple boxed sponge cake soaked in the three-milk mixture works well. Alternatively, many grocery stores with bakeries—such as Publix, Whole Foods, or Trader Joe’s—offer ready-made tres leches cake slices. Cut the cake into small cubes, combine with the soft serve base, drizzle with caramel, and finish with a dash of cinnamon for a homemade McFlurry experience that rivals the Venezuelan original.
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