Mango Carlota

 

Mango Carlota

This Mango Carlota is a fresh, creamy, and delicious no-bake dessert that feels perfect for warm days or any time you want something fruity and easy to make. With layers of Maria cookies and a smooth mango yogurt filling, it comes out light, refreshing, and full of tropical flavor.

It’s the kind of dessert that looks beautiful, tastes amazing, and doesn’t require turning on the oven. Once chilled, it becomes firm, creamy, and perfect for slicing and serving.

Ingredients

• 3 mangoes
• 2 cups plain unsweetened yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey or natural sweetener
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 package Maria-style cookies
• 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup water (for the gelatin)

For decoration

• 1 mango, cut into cubes

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Preparation

1. Make the mango mixture

Place the mango pulp, plain yogurt, honey, and vanilla into a blender. Blend until smooth and thick.

2. Prepare the gelatin

Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the water and let it hydrate for 5 minutes. Then dissolve it over a double boiler, stirring well until smooth.

3. Add the gelatin

Pour the dissolved gelatin into the mango mixture while blending, making sure it is fully incorporated and free of lumps.

4. Start layering

Arrange a layer of Maria cookies neatly in the bottom of a mold or dish. Add a layer of the mango mixture and spread it evenly.

5. Repeat the layers

Continue alternating layers of cookies and mango mixture until all the mixture is used.

6. Decorate

Top with mango cubes.

7. Chill

Refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours, or until fully firm.

8. Serve

Cut into portions and serve cold.

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Result

This dessert is creamy, fruity, refreshing, and absolutely perfect for mango lovers.