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No-Bake Ensalada Navideña Carlota Pie

Cultural Context

Originating in Mexico, Ensalada Navideña Carlota is a festive dessert traditionally served during the Christmas season. This no-bake pie reflects the country's vibrant holiday celebrations, combining flavors of nuts and cream in a delightful, layered presentation. Today, it is a cherished dish in many Mexican households, often enjoyed at family gatherings and holiday feasts.

MexicanMXdessert
240 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups pulverized Maria's cookies or animal or graham cookies
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch salt
6 tbsp melted butter
1 green apple
1 red apple
10 strawberries, small cut
20 grapes, small cut
15 oz fruit cocktail in 100% juice
Maraschino cherries
1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
12 oz evaporated milk
7.6 oz media crema or heavy cream
1 tbsp Mexican vanilla blend
7 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut milk offers a dairy-free option with similar sweetness.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide a healthier fat profile, while pecans are often less expensive.

chocolate syrup

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder + sugar

Dark chocolate enhances flavor without added sugars.

1

Prepare the crust by combining pulverized cookies, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a baking dish.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla blend until smooth.

3

In a separate bowl, dissolve unflavored gelatin in warm water and add to the cream mixture.

4

Fold in media crema or heavy cream until well combined.

5

Layer the crust with chopped fruits including green apple, red apple, strawberries, grapes, and fruit cocktail.

6

Spread the cream mixture over the fruit layers.

7

Top with sweetened coconut flakes and chopped pecans.

8

Garnish with maraschino cherries.

9

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixinglayeringchilling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairynuts

Also Known As

Carlota de NuezChristmas Carlota
Local Name: Ensalada Navideña Carlota Pie

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