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Lime Icebox Cake Recipe (No-Bake Carlota de Limón)

Lime Icebox Cake Recipe (No-Bake Carlota de Limón)

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This dessert combines the tanginess of lime with rich, creamy layers and crunchy cookie pieces.

  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 8-12

Ingredients

✓ 1 cup heavy cream
✓ 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
✓ 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
✓ 1 tablespoon lime zest
✓ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✓ 1 package (about 14 ounces) Maria cookies

Instructions

✓ Chill ingredients

✓ Prepare cookie crust by crushing Maria cookies and mixing with melted butter, press into an 8-inch square baking dish

✓ In a large bowl, combine chilled heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and vanilla extract; whisk until mixed

✓ Spread one-third of the filling over half of the prepared cookie crust in the dish, place crushed cookies on top

✓ Repeat layering with remaining filling and crushed cookies to complete three layers

✓ Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight

Notes

Ensure ingredients are chilled before use to prevent curdling. Use fresh limes for maximum flavor.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15