Carlota de Limón Philadelphia is a no-bake dessert with a creamy, citrusy-sweet flavor. This easy-to-make treat is popular in Latin America and a great way to finish off any meal. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can enjoy this delicious dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 package (12 ounces) ladyfingers
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, condensed milk, lime juice, lemon juice, and lime and lemon zest. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Line the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with the ladyfingers.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the ladyfingers and spread evenly.
- In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the cream cheese layer.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, cut into squares and enjoy!
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What is Carlota de Limón Philadelphia?
Carlota de Limón Philadelphia is a no-bake dessert with a creamy, citrusy-sweet flavor. This easy-to-make treat is popular in Latin America and a great way to finish off any meal.
How do you make Carlota de Limón Philadelphia?
To make Carlota de Limón Philadelphia, combine cream cheese, condensed milk, lime juice, lemon juice, and lime and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy. Line the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with ladyfingers and pour the cream cheese mixture over the ladyfingers. Spread evenly. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over the cream cheese layer. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, cut into squares and enjoy!
