No-Bake Ensalada Navideña Carlota Pie

Steps

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1. 1
   Line a springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Combine pulverized Maria cookies, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
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2. 2
   Add melted butter and mix until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and level it evenly. Place in the freezer to set.
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3. 3
   Prepare an ice-cold salt water solution to prevent browning. Wash the apples, remove the ends, cut them into strips, then dice into small cubes.
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   Immerse the diced apples in the salt water solution and set aside. While waiting, prepare the remaining fruits: slice strawberries, cut grapes, and prepare cherries.
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   Drain the canned fruit cocktail, reserving 2 tablespoons of the juice. Combine the reserved juice, 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, and the gelatin packet. Let sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
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   Once the gelatin has bloomed, microwave it for 30 seconds to liquify.
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   Add cream cheese, evaporated milk, media crema or heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and Mexican vanilla blend to a blender. Blend until smooth.
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   Keep the blender on the lowest setting and add the liquified gelatin, mixing until the cream is smooth and evenly combined.
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   Rinse and pat dry the apples. Add them to a large bowl along with crushed pecans and sweetened coconut flakes. Pour in the prepared cream mixture.
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    Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined. Add the remaining fresh lime juice (about 5 tablespoons). The mixture should thicken quickly.
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    Carefully transfer the fruit and cream mixture into the frozen cookie crust. Level the surface evenly.
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    Decorate the pie to your liking. Add chopped pecans and crushed Maria cookies around the edges, and place a cherry on top for garnish.
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    Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
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14. 14
    Carefully release the springform pan latch and gently remove the pan sides. The pie should come away easily. Slice and serve.
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