Rainbow Carlota de Limón
Celebrate Pride Month with a joyful twist on a beloved Mexican dessert, the Carlota de Limón. This vibrant and creamy treat combines the classic flavors of lime and Maria cookies with a colorful rainbow presentation, making it a perfect dessert to spread love and happiness.
Ingredients
🥛 2 cans of media crema (7.6 oz each)
🥫 1 can of condensed milk
🧀 2 bars of cream cheese (8 oz each)
🍪 2 packs of Marias cookies (4.9 oz each)
🍈 2 tbsp lime juice (about one large lime)
🌈 Food colorant (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple)
Instructions
1- Prepare the Base Mixture:
- In a blender, combine the media crema, condensed milk, cream cheese, and lime juice.
- Blend until smooth and free of any cream cheese lumps.
2- Divide and Color:
- Divide the blended mixture evenly into six small bowls or containers.
- Using food colorants, color each portion with one of the following colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
3- Prepare the Mold:
- For a 10-inch silicon mold, simply grease it lightly. If using a metal or glass pan, line the inside with plastic wrap, smoothing out as many wrinkles as possible.
4- Layer the Dessert:
- Begin by pouring the purple mixture into the mold and spread it evenly.
- Add a layer of Marias cookies, breaking some into pieces to fill any gaps.
- Carefully pour the blue mixture over the cookies, followed by another layer of cookies.
- Repeat this process with the green, yellow, orange, and finish with the red layer on top, each followed by cookies.
5- Wrap and Freeze:
- Cover the top layer of cookies with plastic wrap and seal tightly.
- Place the mold in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours, but preferably overnight, to allow the dessert to set.
6- Serve:
- Once set, carefully transfer the Carlota from the mold to a serving tray.
- Cut into slices or pieces and enjoy immediately, as it will melt like ice cream.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours (freezing)
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: Approximately 8-10 servings
Equipment: Blender, 10-inch silicon mold or metal/glass pan, plastic wrap
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother blending.
- Be gentle when spreading each colored layer to maintain distinct layers.
- Serve immediately after cutting to keep the vibrant presentation intact.
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