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10. Costa Rican Galletas Maria Recipe 2

Costa Rican Galletas Maria

361kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 hours
Total 2 hours 15 minutes
The cookies have a mild sweetness that was perfectly balanced with their slightly crumbly texture.
Servings 8 servings
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine Costa Rican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 package of Galletas Maria cookies

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9-inch square baking dish
  • Electric mixer or whisk

Method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip the mixture until it becomes thick and creamy.
  2. Take a 9-inch square baking dish and spread a layer of whipped cream mixture at the bottom.
  3. Place a layer of Galletas Maria cookies on top of the whipped cream layer, making sure they are evenly distributed.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have used up all the whipped cream mixture and Galletas Maria cookies. The final layer should be a layer of whipped cream mixture.
  5. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the cookies are softened and the whipped cream is firm.
  6. Once ready, serve chilled and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories361kcalCarbohydrates33gProtein3gFat26gSaturated Fat16gCholesterol93mgSodium58mgPotassium72mgFiber1gSugar20g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Make sure to whip the heavy cream mixture until it becomes thick and creamy to achieve the right texture.
It is important to refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours to allow the cookies to soften and the whipped cream to firm up.
To make the dessert more flavorful, you can add a layer of sliced fresh fruit, such as strawberries or bananas, between the layers of whipped cream and cookies.

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