Carlota de Limon (Mexican Lemon Icebox Cake) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Carlota de Limon (Mexican Lemon Icebox Cake) Recipe). Charlotte is usually a sophisticated dessert. This Mexican variation is a simplified, easy variation.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 6hrs

Total: 6hrs15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 servings

Carlota de Limon (Mexican Lemon Icebox Cake) Recipe

Ingredients

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)

Mommy's Lemonade (Margaritas)

Everyday Cooking

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Carlota de Limon (Mexican Lemon Icebox Cake) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 328.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9g 18%

Carbohydrates: 51g 17%

Sugars: 33.4g

Fat: 10.5g 16%

Saturated Fat: 6.2g 31%

Cholesterol: 32.4mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 259.2IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 7.6mg 13%

Folate: 11.2mcg 3%

Calcium: 280.8mg 28%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 26.4mg 9%

Potassium: 360.5mg 10%

Sodium: 183.3mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 94.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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