Best Easy Carlota de Maracuyá Recipe

Passion fruit icebox cake offers a tangy, exotic twist on the Mexican Carlota. This family-friendly dessert is a creamy, tropical, refreshing treat for warm days.

Cook 30 min Difficulty EASY 300 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Marie Biscuits 7 oz
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 cup
  • Evaporated Milk 1 cup
  • Cream Cheese 8 oz
  • Passion Fruit Pulp 1 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Vanilla Extract 1 tsp
  • Lime Juice 2 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 38 g 52%
Protein 4 g 5%
Fat 14 g 43%
Serving size 120g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    In a blender, combine cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, passion fruit pulp, vanilla extract, and lime juice. Blend until completely smooth.

  2. 2

    Line the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish with a single layer of Marie biscuits, making sure there are no big gaps.

  3. 3

    Pour a quarter of the blended passion fruit mixture over the biscuits and spread evenly using a spatula.

  4. 4

    Repeat layering: alternate Marie biscuits and passion fruit cream, ensuring each biscuit layer is completely covered, finishing with a creamy layer on top.

  5. 5

    Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up before slicing and serving.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Carlota de Maracuyá recipe?
Passion fruit pulp is the standout ingredient, providing the tangy and tropical flavor that defines this Carlota de Maracuyá. Combined with classic Marie biscuits and creamy dairy components, it creates a vibrant, refreshing dessert.
Q. How do you prevent the cake from becoming soggy or falling apart?
Layering is important: make sure the Marie biscuits are not oversoaked with cream—just enough cream to coat but not drown them. Also, chilling the cake thoroughly for at least 4 hours helps the dessert firm up so it can be cut cleanly and hold its shape.
Q. What is the nutritional profile per serving for this recipe?
Each serving of Carlota de Maracuyá (120g) provides about 300 kcal, with 38g carbohydrates (52% of calories), 4g protein (5%), and 14g fat (43%). The dessert is balanced in carbs and fats, with a small amount of protein.
Q. What's a crucial technique to ensure a smooth and creamy texture?
Blend all the creamy ingredients thoroughly until completely smooth before assembling. Scrape down the sides as needed to avoid lumps—this step is key for an even, creamy texture in the final chilled dessert.
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