Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

Place a layer of Maria cookies at the bottom of the greased dish.

Spread half of the cream mixture over the cookie layer.

Layer more cookies on top followed by the remaining cream mixture.

Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least four hours.