Carmen Miranda

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 15
A tropical no-bake dessert perfect for summer gatherings
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

6 hr 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar , divided
12 ounces cream cheese , at room temp ( Neufchatel cheese may be used instead )
1 1/2 cups heavy cream , well-chilled
1 cup rum ( plain white , flavored , or cachaca )
10 1/2 ounces ladyfingers ( preferably the crispy kind )
2 cups ripe mangoes , diced
2 cups fresh ripe pineapple , diced
2 cups ripe papayas , diced
extra mango ( to garnish )
extra pineapple ( to garnish )
extra papaya ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
556
Sugar
40g
Fat
36g
Carmen Miranda is a tropical no-bake dessert that's named after the famous Brazilian samba singer and actress. It's a popular dessert in Latin America and combines the flavors of rum, cream cheese, and tropical fruits like mangoes, papayas, and pineapples. This dessert is perfect for summer gatherings and can easily feed a crowd. It's a great make-ahead dessert that can be prepared the day before and left to chill in the refrigerator overnight. Each bite of Carmen Miranda is bursting with creamy goodness and tropical flavors that will transport you to a sunny island paradise.

Instructions

1.Separate egg yolks and whites. In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of sugar until smooth.
2.Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5-8 minutes.
3.Remove from heat and whisk in the cream cheese until smooth.
4.In a separate large bowl, whip the heavy cream and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form.
5.Fold the egg yolk mixture and rum into the whipped cream.
6.Arrange a layer of ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish. Pour half of the cream mixture on top and spread evenly.
7.Layer half of the diced mangoes, pineapples, and papayas on top of the cream.
8.Repeat with another layer of ladyfingers, cream, and fruit.
9.Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
10.Garnish with extra diced mangoes, pineapples, and papayas before serving.

PROS

Carmen Miranda is a decadent dessert filled with tropical flavors and creamy goodness.
It’s perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to turn on the oven.

It’s also a great make-ahead dessert that can be prepared the day before your gathering.

CONS

This dessert contains alcohol, so it’s not suitable for children or those who don’t consume alcohol.
It’s also high in sugar and calories, so it should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Carmen Miranda may not be the healthiest dessert out there, it does contain fruits like mangoes, pineapples, and papayas that are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Mangoes are a good source of vitamin C and fiber, while papayas are rich in vitamin C and folate. Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that may help with digestion and reduce inflammation in the body.

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