Carlota de Limón (Mexican Lime Icebox Cake)

Carlota de limón is the Mexican variation of a charlotte, a deliciously refreshing lime icebox cake that requires just four ingredients!

Carlota de Limón (Mexican Lime Icebox Cake)

Course: CuisineCuisine: European
Prep Time

15 mins

Additional Time

6

minutes
Total Time

6

minutes
Servings

16

Yield

16 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans — evaporated milk

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans — sweetened condensed milk

  • ¾ cup — lime juice, or more to taste

  • ⅔ (20 ounce) package — Mexican Maria cookies (galletas Maria)

Directions

  • Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, and lime juice in a bowl; whisk until mixture is thick and smooth.
  • Line a glass bowl or trifle dish with Maria cookies and cover them with a generous layer of the milk mixture. Add another layer of biscuits and milk. Continue the layering, ending with a layer of the milk mixture.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but better if overnight. Remove from the fridge just before serving.

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