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Carlota de limón

Cultural Context

Carlota de limón is a traditional Mexican dessert that showcases the vibrant flavors of lime. It is often served at family gatherings, celebrations, and holidays, providing a refreshing end to meals. The dish is known for its simplicity and no-bake preparation, making it accessible for home cooks. Its origins are rooted in the influence of European desserts, adapted to local ingredients and tastes, reflecting the fusion of cultures in Mexican cuisine.

MexicanMXdessert
20 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
lime juice from 5 lemons
1 can evaporated milk
1 can condensed milk
1 can sliced peaches
2 packets of gallietas (ladyfinger cookies)

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and can be a healthier alternative.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds protein.

1

Add lime juice from 5 lemons into a blender.

2

Add 1 can of evaporated milk and 1 can of condensed milk into the blender.

3

Blend all ingredients together and set aside.

4

In a coated cake mold or glass pan, add a thin layer of the blended mixture.

5

Layer the cookies (gallietas) on top of the mixture.

6

Add more blended mixture on top of the cookies.

7

Repeat the layering process until you run out of cookies.

8

Refrigerate the carlotta for 2 hours to solidify.

9

After 2 hours, take it out of the fridge and top it off with sliced peaches.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

blendercoated cake moldglass pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Lemon CarlotaCarlota de Limón
Local Name: Carlota de limón

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