Copa Carallo Recipe
Make Copa Carallo Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Filling
Topping
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the sugar mixture until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Bake Base
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool Base
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
Filling Preparation
- 8
Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in the lemon juice until well combined.
- 10
Whip Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 11
Combine Mixtures
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and smooth.
Assembly
- 12
Layer Filling on Base
Once the cake base has cooled, spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the top.
- 13
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- 14
Prepare Topping
Just before serving, wash and slice the fresh berries. Optionally, tear mint leaves for garnish.
- 15
Serve
Cut into squares, garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
