Chilean torta de galletas Tritón is a no-bake icebox cake made by layering 600 g of Tritón chocolate sandwich cookies soaked in warm milk with sweetened whipped cream in a lined springform pan, then freezing it for about 3 hours until set. It takes 3 hours of preparation, mostly freezing, and serves 8 people.
Tritón are classic Chilean chocolate sandwich cookies similar to Oreos, and this quick cake is a favorite at children’s birthdays and year-end parties.
How to Make a Tritón Cookie Cake?
This cake is easy and kid-friendly, and it keeps well frozen. The cream is whipped with a little sugar, the cookies are dipped in warm milk, and the layers are built up in the mold before freezing.
Nutritional Information
Each serving of Tritón cookie cake contains approximately 430 kcal, 4 g of protein, 22 g of fat (14 g of saturated fat), 60 mg of cholesterol, 56 g of carbohydrates, 30 g of sugars, and 90 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Homemade Chilean Torta de Galletas Tritón Recipe
Preparation: 3 hours
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 600 g (21 oz) of Tritón or Oreo cookies
- 500 ml (2 cups) of heavy cream, very cold
- 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon) of warm milk
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
Instructions
- Line the base of a springform pan with parchment paper, or use a silicone mold. Whip the very cold cream at high speed until it starts to form soft ripples.
- Add the sugar in a thin stream and keep whipping until firm peaks form.
- Dip the cookies briefly in the warm milk and arrange a layer in the pan, then add a layer of cream, smoothing it with a spatula. Repeat until you reach the top of the pan.
- Wrap the pan in plastic and freeze for about 3 hours, until the cream sets. Unmold carefully onto a flat plate, decorate with more cookies or cream, and serve cold, with fresh fruit if you like.
Additional Tips
Use warm milk
Warm milk soaks into the cookies faster without making them fall apart, so they turn cake-like after freezing.
Add manjar
A layer of manjar between the cream and cookies adds a caramel note and helps the layers stay in place when sliced.
Stop at firm peaks
Overwhipping the cream will turn it into butter.
| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tritón cookies | Oreo cookies | 1:1 | Same result |
| Heavy cream | Coconut whipping cream | 1:1 | Dairy-free |
| Milk | Cold coffee | 1:1 | Mocha flavor |
| Springform pan | Glass dish | Serve with a spoon |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use Oreos instead of Tritón?
Yes. Both are chocolate sandwich cookies with a cream filling, so the method is the same.
2. What if I do not have a springform pan?
Use a glass or ceramic dish and serve the cake straight from it with a spoon.
3. How do I keep the cream from splitting?
Stop whipping as soon as firm peaks form.
4. Can I make a vegan version?
Yes, with plant-based whipping cream, plant milk, and cookies free of animal ingredients.
What Is Torta de Galletas Tritón?
Torta de galletas Tritón is a Chilean no-bake icebox cake of chocolate sandwich cookies and whipped cream, set in the freezer.
About Tritón Cookies
Tritón is a long-standing Chilean brand of chocolate sandwich cookies with vanilla cream filling, comparable to Oreo.
Did You Know?
Icebox cakes made from cookies and whipped cream became popular in the 20th century because they need no oven and set on their own in the cold.
How to adapt this recipe to a vegan or vegetarian version?
How to adapt this recipe to a gluten-free version?
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