Carlota De Limon
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Carlota De Limon
Description
The Carlota De Limon recipe starts with preparing a crust using finely ground Maria cookies combined with melted butter to form a firm base that’s chilled to hold its shape. The filling is a blend of sweetened condensed milk, media crema, cream cheese, and vanilla extract, all blended until smooth before fresh lime and lemon juices are added for a citrus tang. This no-bake dessert is assembled by layering the creamy lemon filling over the cookie crust, optionally alternating layers. The chilled dessert develops a firm but creamy texture with a refreshing citrus flavor from the lime and lemon juice, balanced by the richness of the cream cheese and condensed milk.
The smooth and tangy filling contrasts with the crumbly cookie crust, providing a pleasant texture combination. Carlota De Limon is often chilled overnight to set properly, making it good to prepare ahead. It is served cold and can be garnished with additional crushed Maria cookies for texture and decoration. This dessert works well for gatherings or anytime a cool, citrus-infused creamy dessert is desired.
If you lack a springform pan, a regular cake mold can be used and the dessert served directly from there. The recipe suggests alternatives for media crema such as plain Greek yogurt or Crème Fraîche to accommodate ingredient availability. The key flavors come from the fresh lime and lemon juices, while the Maria cookie crust lends a subtly sweet and crunchy base.
Ingredients
- 3 oz maria cookies packs, plus more to garnish (optional
- 100 grams butter melted
- 1 oz sweetened condensed milk can, 400 gr
- 1 .6 oz media crema can, 225 gr
- 12 ounce cream cheese at room temperature, 350 gr
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 lime juice fresh, juicy limes
- 1 lemon large, juicy
- Note: it should be ½ cup lime/lemon juice combined
Instructions
Make the cookie crust:
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lightly greasing the edges of the pan with cooking spray, and then wiping gently with a paper towel.
- Grind 1 pack of the maria cookies into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender. Combine the crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or a measuring cup to smooth it out evenly. Refrigerate or freeze the crust while you prepare the filling.
Make the filling:
- In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, media crema, cream cheese and vanilla extract. Blend for a couple of minutes or until combined thoroughly. Add the lemon & lime juice and blend until combined.
- Spread enough of the mixture over top of the crust layer. About ¼ of the mixture and spread over the crust.
- Spread a layer of the creamy lemon filling over the maria cracker crust. Add another layer of maria on top, followed by more creamy lemon filling. Repeat until you reach the top of the dish, finishing with a layer of filling.
- Sprinkle with crumbled cookies and garnish with lemon & lime slices. Optional. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and the cake to set properly.
- Run an offset spatula (or a thin knife, if you don’t have an offset spatula) between the cake and the pan. This will loosen the carlota from the pan. Open the springform edge and remove.
Notes
- If you do not have a springform pan, use any other cake mold and serve the dessert directly from it.
- Media crema can be substituted with plain Greek yogurt or Crème Fraîche if unavailable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 16 | |
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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