Carlota de Limón

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    9 servings

  • Calories

    294 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Carlota de Limón

Carlota de limón is an easy Mexican lime icebox cake made from layers of Marias cookies and a creamy lime mixture. A tasty, no-bake dessert!

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Ingredients

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  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • cup key lime juice* (about 10-12 key limes)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 48 Marias cookies, plus more for garnish, about 1 ½ (4.9-oz) packages
  • Lime zest, for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Add the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, key lime juice, and vanilla extract to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Line a 7x7-inch baking pan with an even layer of Maria’s cookies. I used 12 cookies per layer - 9 cookies side by side, then 3 cut in half and placed in the empty spaces.
  3. Pour a thin layer of the lime mixture (about ¼ of the mixture) over the cookies. Spread it out evenly. Repeat this layering process with the remaining Maria’s cookies and lime mixture until all the ingredients are used, creating a total of 4 layers. The final top layer will be the lime mixture.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm and set.
  5. Garnish with lime zest and a couple of crushed Marias cookies for crunch.

Notes

  • Can’t find key limes? You can use regular limes or even lemon; it just won’t have as sharp a flavor.
  • Pan size: If you don’t have a 7x7 pan, you can use an 8x8. You can also double the recipe and use a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Texture: Carlota de limón is a soft-set dessert like an icebox cake. If you want a more firm texture, you can place it in the freezer until it reaches your desired firmness.
  • Cookies: Traditionally, this dessert is made using Marias cookies, but you can use graham or animal crackers.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 294kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 249mg (10%) Potassium 330mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 213IU (4%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 243mg (24%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 294 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 294kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Potassium 330mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 213IU 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 243mg 24%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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