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Carlota de Limón Dessert: Discover This Refreshing Treat!

Carlota de Limón Dessert
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Carlota de Limón is a refreshing Mexican dessert made with layers of cookies and a creamy lime filling, perfect for warm weather.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 package of Maria cookies
  • 1 cup of fresh lime juice
  • 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Lime zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and vanilla extract.
  2. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture until well combined.
  4. In a rectangular dish, layer the Maria cookies and the lime filling alternately, starting and ending with the filling.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  6. Before serving, garnish with lime zest.

Notes

  • For a stronger lime flavor, add more lime juice to the filling.
  • Make sure to use fresh lime juice for the best taste.
  • This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.

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