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Carlota de limón

No-bake Mexican icebox cake of Maria cookies layered with lime and condensed-milk cream.

Time
20min
Steps
5
Carlota de limón, photographed from above

Ingredients

8 servings

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Contains milk and wheat.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Blend condensed milk and evaporated milk.

    2. 2

      With the blender running, add lime juice until it thickens.

    3. 3

      Layer cookies and cream in a dish, starting and ending with cream.

    4. 4

      Top with zest and crushed cookies.

    5. 5

      Chill at least 4 hours.

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