Mango Carlota

Here’s a classic Mango Carlota recipe—a no-bake, creamy Mexican-style dessert made with simple ingredients and clear step-by-step directions 🥭🍰

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🥭 Mango Carlota (No-Bake Mango Icebox Cake)

⏱ Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Chilling: 4–6 hours (or overnight)

🍮 Servings

• Serves 6–8

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🧾 Ingredients

• 2 ripe mangoes (about 1½ cups mango pulp)

• 1 cup fresh cream (heavy or whipping cream, chilled)

• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk

• 1 packet Marie biscuits / digestive biscuits (or any plain tea biscuits)

• ¼ cup milk (for dipping biscuits)

• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, enhances flavor)

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👨‍🍳 Directions (Step-by-Step)

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Step 1: Prepare Mango Purée

1. Peel and chop ripe mangoes.

2. Blend until smooth and thick.

3. Measure about 1½ cups mango purée.

4. Set aside.

👉 Use sweet, ripe mangoes—no extra sugar needed.

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Step 2: Make the Creamy Filling

1. In a bowl, add chilled fresh cream.

2. Whip until soft peaks form.

3. Add condensed milk and lemon juice.

4. Whisk gently until smooth.

5. Fold in the mango purée until fully combined.

👉 Do not overwhip—mixture should be creamy and smooth.

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Step 3: Assemble the Carlota

1. Quickly dip biscuits in milk (1–2 seconds only).

2. Arrange a single layer of biscuits in a glass dish or tray.

3. Spread a layer of mango cream evenly.

4. Repeat layers:

   • Biscuits → Mango cream

5. Finish with a thick mango cream layer on top.

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Step 4: Chill

1. Cover the dish.

2. Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours or overnight.

3. Biscuits will soften and turn cake-like.

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Step 5: Serve

• Slice and serve chilled.

• Garnish with:

  • Mango cubes

  • Whipped cream

  • Mint leaves

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⭐ Tips for Best Results

• Always use chilled cream

• Don’t soak biscuits too long

• Glass dishes give a beautiful layered look

• Overnight chilling gives best texture

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🔁 Easy Variations

• Eggless & Gelatin-free: This recipe already is ✅

• Coconut Mango Carlota: Replace ¼ cup cream with coconut cream

• Biscuit Base Only: Crush biscuits + butter for firmer base

• Kids Version: Add white chocolate chips between layers

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🥗 Approx Nutrition (Per Slice)

• Calories: ~260

• Fat: 14 g

• Carbs: 30 g

• Protein: 4 g