Description
Carlota de Limon is a creamy Mexican dessert that requires no baking and only 5 ingredients! It is lemony, perfectly sweetened, super creamy, and easy to make. This is the perfect low-effort dessert to make for the springtime.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 can of coconut cream
- 1 can of sweetened condensed coconut milk (7.4 oz)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup of lemon or lime juice (or both)
- 1 packet of thin cookies (see above)
Equipment:
- 16 oz baking dish or glass tupperware
Garnish:
- Lemon/lime slices
- Lemon/lime zest
- Cookie crumbles
Instructions
- Add coconut cream, sweetened condensed coconut milk, vanilla extract, and lemon/lime juice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour a few ounces into a 16oz baking dish or glass tupperware to barely cover the bottom.
- Next, add the first layer of cookies, and pour another few ounces of coconut cream mixture. Add another layer of cookies on top of that and repeat the process until you use all the ingredients.
- Once the dish is filled, cover and place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Once you’re ready to serve it, flip it onto a plate to slice it or dig in as is! Enjoy!
Notes
*store in refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: dessert
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
