Mexican Lemon Carlota (with bonus recipe)

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk offers a dairy-free option with similar creaminess.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

ladyfinger cookies

🥗Healthier: whole grain cookies

💰Cheaper: sponge cake

Sponge cake is often more accessible and budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Citric acid can provide a similar tartness at a lower cost.

Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a mixing bowl.

Add 12 ounces of evaporated milk into the same bowl.

Juice 5 lemons, ensuring no seeds get in, and add the juice to the bowl.

Blend the mixture together until well combined.

Layer Maria's cookies in an 8x8 glass pan, using about 9 cookies per layer.

Pour a layer of the sweetened condensed milk mixture over the cookies.

Continue alternating layers of cookies and the sauce until all cookies are used, finishing with a layer of sauce on top.

Ensure all cookies are covered with the sauce.

Place the dish in the freezer for at least 2 hours to set.

Cooking Techniques

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