Carlota de limon is the Mexican variation of a charlotte--a delicious lemon icebox cake which is essentially a trifle with two types of milk, lemon juice, and Maria cookies.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
328 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, and lemon juice in a bowl; whisk until mixture is thick and smooth.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but better if overnight. Remove from the fridge just before serving.
Ingredients
¾ cup lemon juice, or more to taste
2 (14.5 ounce) cans evaporated milk
2 (14.5 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
⅔ (20 ounce) package Mexican Maria cookies (galletas Maria)
