Ingredients
- 2 large ripe mangoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (room temperature)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package Maria cookies (or graham crackers)
- Optional garnish: mango slices, mint leaves, or whipped cream
Instructions
- Blend the Filling:
- In a blender, combine chopped mangoes, condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream cheese, lime juice, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Carlota:
- In a rectangular or round dish, spread a thin layer of the mango cream on the bottom.
- Add a single layer of Maria cookies over the cream.
- Pour more mango cream over the cookies to cover them.
- Repeat layers until you run out of cream or fill your dish, finishing with a cream layer on top.
- Chill:
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until set.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh mango slices, mint, or whipped cream before serving.
- Slice and enjoy this cool, tropical delight!
Let me know if you’d like a variation (e.g., dairy-free or vegan version)!