Carlota de Limón

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Sweet and tangy Carlota de Limón is a classic Mexican no bake dessert recipe with layers of Maria biscuits, condensed milk, dulce de leche, and lime juice!

What is Carlota de Limón?

Carlota de Limón, or Pay de Limón, is a Mexican dessert with layers of Maria biscuits or tea cookies, condensed and evaporated milk, and lime juice. It is an easy icebox cake recipe served chilled with whipped cream and strawberries.

What does Carlota de Limón taste like?

Containing condensed and evaporated milk, lime juice and, in the case of this recipe, a little dulce de leche, Carlota de Limón is a decadent, sweet and tangy dessert. It has a creamy consistency similar to ice cream, with layers of texture from Maria biscuits.

The flavor of Carlota de Limón is similar to a key lime pie, with additional richness from condensed and evaporated milk.

Carlota de Limón Ingredients

To make Carlota de Limón, you only need a few simple ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
• 14 ounce condensed milk
• 1/2 cup dulce de leche or sub more condensed milk
• 1/2 cup lime juice fresh squeezed
• 1 lime zested
• 30 Maria biscuits or tea cookies

Optional for serving:

• Whipped cream
• Sliced strawberries
• 1 lime sliced thinly

What are Maria cookies?

Maria biscuits, also known as Maria cookies or galletas María, are simple, subtly sweet cookies that make a delicious snack, and pair well with tea, coffee, or a glass of milk.

In Carlota de Limón, Maria biscuits layer with the other ingredients for a pleasant texture and subtle flavor.

Where to buy Maria cookies?

You will easily find Maria cookies at any grocery store or supermarket. Look in the snacks section, where the cookies are. If you can’t find them there, check the international aisle.

Many brands make Maria cookies, and you can usually find them in an orange box or a red or gold package. If you can’t find Maria cookies, we recommend looking for tea cookies, which have a similar consistency and flavor.

How to make Carlota de Limón?

Making Carlota de Limón is so easy! Best of all, there’s no baking involved.

1. Use electric beaters or a whisk to combine the condensed milk, dulce de leche, and evaporated milk. Add in the lime juice and zest and beat until thickened.
2. Line a deep round pan with foil and cover the bottom with a layer of Maria biscuits, scoring and breaking some to fill the gaps.
3. Spoon in one third of the filling, spreading it carefully to cover the biscuit base.
4. Top with another layer of Maria biscuits, again, scoring and breaking a couple to fill the gaps.
5. Top with second third of the filling, a final layer of biscuits, then the last third of the filling.
6. Pop the carlota de limón in the freezer for an hour or two or until firm.
7. When you are ready to serve, remove the carlota de limón from the freezer and decorate with whipped cream, sliced strawberries and limes, if desired.

Love recipes like this? Try these other dessert favorites:

• Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
• Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits
• Chocolate Ganache Covered Strawberries
• Strawberry Dole Whip
• No Bake Strawberry Desserts
• Butterscotch Sauce Recipe
• How to Make Strawberry Sauce

For other Cinco de Mayo recipes, try:

• Mexican Lasagna with Corn Tortillas
• Puerto Rican Baked Empanadas
• Chorizo Cheese Dip with Spinach
• Chilaquiles Rojos Mexican Skillet

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Carlota de Limón

Prep Time

30 mins

Freeze

1 hr

Total Time

30 mins

 

Sweet and tangy Carlota de Limón is a classic Mexican NO BAKE dessert recipe with layers of Maria biscuits, condensed milk, dulce de leche, and lime juice!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Servings: 10 slices

Calories: 336 kcal

Author: Stacy Rushton

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
• 14 ounce condensed milk
• 1/2 cup dulce de leche or sub more condensed milk
• 1/2 cup lime juice fresh squeezed
• 1 lime zested
• 30 biscuits Maria Biscuits or tea cookies

Optional to decorate/serve

• Whipped cream
• Strawberries sliced
• 1 lime sliced thinly

Instructions

1. Use electric beaters or a whisk to combine the condensed milk, dulce de leche, and evaporated milk. Add in the lime juice and zest and beat until thickened.
2. Line a deep round pan with foil and cover the bottom with a layer of Maria biscuits, scoring and breaking some to fill the gaps.
   
3. Spoon in one third of the filling, spreading it carefully to cover the biscuit base.
4. Top with another layer of Maria biscuits, again, scoring and breaking a couple to fill the gaps.
5. Top with second third of the filling, a final layer of biscuits, then the last third of the filling.
6. Pop the carlota de limón in the freezer for an hour or two or until firm.
7. When you are ready to serve, remove the carlota de limón from the freezer and decorate with whipped cream, sliced strawberries and limes, if desired.

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts

Carlota de Limón

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 30mg 10%

Sodium 248mg 10%

Potassium 321mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 47g 16%

Sugars 30g

Protein 7g 14%

Vitamin A 4.6%

Vitamin C 11.3%

Calcium 23%

Iron 5.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Post updated on April 16th, 2019.

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