Every Pastelito has a story—and every story has a flavor. For many of us, Tres Leches isn't just a dessert; it's a memory soaked in laughter, tradition, and love. This is where we celebrate the sweet journeys that connect us to this timeless cake—one story at a time.
Here's how Tres Leches found them—and why it will forever be part of their story.
Pastelito: Lance
Lance’s journey started with guava—introduced by her fiancé, who urged her to try guava and cheese pastries.
“But honestly,” she laughed, “I’m not a big fan of savory flavors in my pastries.”
Instead, she fell in love with the pure sweetness of guava itself, so much so that she started buying gallons of guava nectar just to sip and savor.
When she discovered Tres Leches at a cozy spot called House of Sugar in Spring Hill, Florida, it was another revelation.
“That was the first time I had real Tres Leches,” Lance recalled. “It was super, super good.”
But everything changed the day she tried our Guava Tres Leches.
After her first bite, she smiled and said:
“I think that has changed my life permanently. That’s all I want forever now.”
Thank you, Lance, for letting guava (and a little bit of sweetness) lead you to us. You’re officially part of the Pastelito Family now!
Pastelito: Stephanie
Stephanie’s story begins in rural Pennsylvania, during a visit to her 90-year-old mother’s assisted living facility.
“I found a terrific local Latin market that had beautiful food and made wonderful desserts,” she told us. “I picked up a caramel Tres Leches to share with my mom and her lunch table companions.”
Most of the residents were Pennsylvania Dutch and had never heard of Tres Leches—let alone tasted it. At first, they were skeptical, unsure of what this mysterious cake was all about.
Determined, Stephanie sat with them and gently explained the dessert. She left the table momentarily to grab plates and portion it out—but when she returned?
“Much to my surprise, they were already digging in and sharing it across the table!”
The Tres Leches was an instant hit. Even her shy mother became the star of the table as everyone savored the sweetness together.
“Are you bringing treats tomorrow too?” they asked, grinning.
This heartwarming moment reminded us of something beautiful:
You’re never too old to try something new—and a great dessert can open hearts, minds, and even lifelong friendships.
Thank you for sharing this moment with us, Stephanie. You’ve reminded us that sweetness truly is a universal language. Welcome to the Pastelito Family!
Pastelito: Matthew
"I was dating this girl—she was Puerto Rican—and we were in New York," Matthew began. "We went to this authentic Puerto Rican restaurant. I don't speak Spanish, so she had to order everything for me."
One of the things she ordered was Tres Leches.
"I remember thinking, man, this is really good. It was soft, moist… just delicious."
That moment changed everything. It wasn't just a dessert—it was a lesson in what real Tres Leches was supposed to taste like.
"I've had bad Tres Leches before. But that one? That one was amazing."
Thank you, Matthew, for sharing your sweet encounter to the best Tres Leches you ever had. Your story is now soaked into ours—and we're so glad you're part of the Pastelito Family!
Want to share your story?
If Tres Leches has ever made you smile, stirred up memories, or brought you closer to someone you love—we want to hear it. Your story could be the next one we celebrate.
Because around here, sweetness is meant to be shared.
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