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Lemon Carlota: Discover the Creamy Delight Recipe!

Lemon Carlota is a creamy and refreshing dessert made with layers of lime-flavored cream and cookies, perfect for warm weather.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice about 6-8 limes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package 14 ounces Maria cookies (or any vanilla wafer cookies)
  • Lime zest for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and fresh lime juice. Stir until well mixed and set aside to allow the mixture to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture until fully combined, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
  4. In a rectangular dish, arrange a layer of Maria cookies at the bottom. Pour a layer of the lime mixture over the cookies, spreading it evenly.
  5. Repeat the layers, alternating between cookies and lime mixture, until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of the lime mixture on top.
  6. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  7. Before serving, garnish with lime zest if desired. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a tropical twist, add a layer of sliced fresh fruit such as strawberries or mango between the cookie layers.
  • Substitute the lime juice with lemon juice for a different citrus flavor, or mix both for a unique taste.

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