Ensalada Navideña Carlota Pie (Christmas Carlota Pie)

Steps

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   Line a springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Mix the pulverized Getas Maria cookies with sugar, a pinch of salt, and ground cinnamon.
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   Add the melted butter to the cookie mixture and mix well.
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   Press the mixture firmly into the pan to form an even crust layer. Place in the freezer to set while you prepare the filling.
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   Prepare an ice-cold salt water solution to prevent apples from browning. Wash and trim the apples, then cut them into strips and small cubes. Soak them in the salt water solution.
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   Prepare the strawberries, red grapes, green grapes, and cherries. Drain the canned fruit cocktail, reserving 2 tablespoons of the juice.
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   Mix the unflavored gelatin with the reserved fruit juice and fresh lime juice. Allow it to bloom for about 5 minutes, then microwave for 30 seconds.
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   Blend the cream cheese, evaporated milk, media crema or heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and Mexican vanilla until smooth.
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   With the blender on low speed, add the bloomed gelatin mixture and blend until fully combined.
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   Drain the apples and add them to the fruit mixture. Stir in the crushed pecans and sweetened coconut, then pour in the cream mixture.
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    Carefully transfer the fruit and cream mixture into the prepared crust.
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    Decorate the top as desired. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
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