Description
A delightful Guava Charlotte Cake, also known as Mexican Carlota, is a refreshing dessert made with layers of guava and cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup guava puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 package of ladyfinger cookies
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Fresh guava slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine guava puree, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Dip ladyfinger cookies in lime juice briefly and layer them in a springform pan.
- Spread a layer of the guava cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream mixture on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Garnish with fresh guava slices before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense guava flavor, use fresh guava puree.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg