CARLOTA DE LIMON (MEXICAN LEMON ICEBOX CAKE)

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Charlotte is usually a sophisticated dessert. This Mexican variation is a simplified, easy variation.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Desserts

Time 6h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14.5 ounce) cans evaporated milk
2 (14.5 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
¾ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
⅔ (20 ounce) package Mexican Maria cookies (galletas Maria)

Steps:

  • Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, and lemon 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 183.3 mg, Sugar 33.4 g

Endirias Bezabih
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The carlota de limón was easy to make and it turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


M mm
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This carlota de limón was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Moloko Makgalo
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I've never had carlota de limón before, but this recipe was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Sandra Martinez
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The carlota de limón was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was very moist.


Emon Razz
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This carlota de limón was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Streva Chibesa
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I made this carlota de limón for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.


Mohammed Azhar
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The carlota de limón was easy to make and it turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Aman khan Technical
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This carlota de limón was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Squooter Man
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I've never had carlota de limón before, but this recipe was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Loqman Jani
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The carlota de limón was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was very light and fluffy.


Moynul Islam
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This carlota de limón was a bit too tart for my liking, but it was still good.


Ch ilyas
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I made this carlota de limón for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mahim Sordar
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The carlota de limón was easy to make and it tasted great! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was very moist.


Asmatraza1234 Asmatrazakhan
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This carlota de limón was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Lx Bijoy 666
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This was my first time making carlota de limón and it turned out great! I was a little worried about the ladyfingers getting soggy, but they held up perfectly. The cake was so delicious and I loved the tangy lemon flavor.


Mahde Mahamad
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I've made this carlota de limón several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just perfect. I love that it's also so easy to make.


ayesha queen222
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This carlota de limón was a hit! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the texture was spot on. I will definitely be making this again.