Carlota de Café

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add room temperature cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and strong coffee to a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Mix until the mixture is smooth.
  3. 3Slowly add 3 and 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream to the mixture.
  4. 4Continue mixing until it thickens.
  5. 5Begin preparing the Carlota by adding a layer of the mixture to a tray.
  6. 6Add a layer of Galletas Maria.
  7. 7Add another layer of the mixture.
  8. 8Continue layering until you run out of mixture or the tray is full.
  9. 9In a separate bowl, add half a tablespoon of cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon of instant coffee.
  10. 10Mix the cocoa powder and instant coffee.
  11. 11Sprinkle the cocoa powder and instant coffee mixture on top of the last layer of the Carlota.
  12. 12Refrigerate the Carlota de Café for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  13. 13Cut a slice and serve.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 12 oz strong coffee
  • 3.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 packages Galletas Maria
  • 0.5 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee

Equipment

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Tips

  • Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature.
  • Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.