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Carlota de Limón Recipe

Carlota de Limón
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Carlota Limón: Zesty dessert, easy mastery.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package Maria cookies
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Combine 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk and 12 ounces evaporated milk in a large bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined and no streaks remain.
  • Slowly pour in ½ cup fresh lime juice, whisking continuously. The mixture will begin to thicken almost immediately. Continue whisking until it resembles a creamy custard or loose pudding. Stir in 1 tablespoon lime zest and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • In a separate, chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with ¼ cup granulated sugar until it forms soft peaks. Gently fold this whipped cream into your lime mixture. The final mixture should be a luxurious, pale yellow, and beautifully smooth cream.
  • Assemble your Carlota in an 8×8 or 9×9-inch square dish (or a round springform pan). Create a single layer of Maria cookies at the bottom, arranging them snugly side-by-side. You might need to break some cookies to fill in gaps.
  • Spoon about a third of your creamy lime mixture evenly over the cookies, gently spreading it to the edges. Repeat this layering process: another layer of Maria cookies, followed by another generous layer of lime cream. Continue until you have 3-4 layers of cookies and cream, ending with a final, smooth layer of the lime cream on top.
  • Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, but ideally overnight. This extended chill time allows the cookies to soften perfectly, and the lime cream to set.
  • For the whipped cream topping: In a very clean, chilled mixing bowl, combine 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, start on low speed and gradually increase to high. Beat the mixture until firm peaks form.
  • Once your Carlota de Limón has thoroughly chilled, gently remove the plastic wrap. Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, artfully spread your freshly made, fluffy whipped cream topping over the entire surface. Generously sprinkle 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest over the whipped cream. Slice into generous squares or wedges, and serve chilled.

Notes

Carlota de Limón is a luscious, no-bake masterpiece that epitomizes refreshing indulgence. Imagine layers of crisp, subtly sweet Maria cookies embracing a cloud-like filling of tangy, creamy lime. Each bite is a symphony of textures and flavors.

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