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Carlota de Fresa recipe.

Carlota de Fresa

author Maricruz Avalos Flores
12 servings
Easy Carlota de Fresas recipe made with layers of María cookies and strawberry cream. A refreshing Mexican no-bake dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
prep 20 minutes
Chilling time 4 hours
total 4 hours 20 minutes
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Ingredients 
Cups (US) - Metric

  • 1½ pounds fresh strawberries
  • 2 packages María cookies
  • 1 can evaporated milk (12 fl oz)
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 1 can media crema, or 1 cup plain yogurt (7.6 oz)
  • ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (80ml)

Instructions
 

  • Wash and hull the strawberries. Use about 1/3 of the strawberries for the cream. Dice the remaining 2/3 for layering, reserving a few slices from them to decorate the top.
  • Add the evaporated milk, condensed milk, media crema (or yogurt), lime juice, and the 1/3 of the strawberries to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  • Spread a thin layer of the strawberry cream in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange a layer of María cookies over the cream. Spoon enough strawberry cream over the cookies to cover them, then scatter a layer of diced strawberries on top.
  • Repeat the layers of cookies, strawberry cream, and diced strawberries until all the ingredients have been used, finishing with a layer of cream.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best texture.
  • Decorate with the reserved sliced strawberries, then slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • If María cookies aren't available, graham crackers are the closest substitute and work beautifully in this recipe.
  • Don’t skip the lime juice, it balances the sweetness and enhances the strawberry flavor.
  • Let it chill at least 4 hours, but overnight is best for a firmer, sliceable texture.
  • Don’t add too much cream per layer or the dessert may become too soft.
  • Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 3mg