Marie biscuits are layered with a tangy filling of lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk to make this easy no-bake Carlota de Limón or Lime Charlotte.
When it’s hotter than all get-out outside, what we all need is a dessert that can be made without turning the stove or oven on, don’t you agree? That’s why I chose no-bake desserts as this week’s Sunday FunDay theme. Personally, I think some of us should get extra points for a dessert that's served super cold as well.
Make sure you scroll down past my recipe to see the other lovely no-bake desserts my blogger friends are sharing, perfect for these hot summer days.
Carlota de Limón – Lime Charlotte
Carlota de Limón is a classic Mexican dessert that is served very cold (as if it were an ice cream cake). As you make your shopping list, keep in mind that Marie biscuits are also called Maria biscuits or cookies in some places. In a pinch, you could also substitute plain graham crackers.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups or 360ml evaporated milk
1 can (14 oz or 397g) condensed milk
1⁄2 cup or 120ml dulce de leche (or sub more condensed milk)
1⁄2 cup or 120ml fresh lime juice
Zest 1 lime
Maria biscuits – about 30
Optional to decorate/serve:
Whipped cream
Strawberries, halved
1 lime, sliced thinly
Method
Use electric beaters or a whisk to combine the condensed milk, dulce de leche and evaporated milk. Add in the lime juice and zest and beat until thickened.
Line a deep round pan with foil and cover the bottom with a layer of Maria biscuits, scoring and breaking some to fill the gaps. I had a bunch of crumbs in my biscuit packet so I sprinkled them on the base as well.
Spoon in one third of the filling, spreading it carefully to cover the biscuit base.
Top with another layer of Maria biscuits, again, scoring and breaking a couple to fill the gaps.
Top with second third of the filling, a final layer of biscuits, then the last third of the filling.
Pop the carlota de limón in the freezer for an hour or two or until firm.
When you are ready to serve, remove the carlota de limón from the freezer. Lift it out of the pan with the foil and carefully move the carlota to a serving plate. Decorate with whipped cream, halved strawberries and sliced limes, if desired.
Check out the no-bake desserts my Sunday FunDay blogger friends are sharing today! Which one will you make first?
- Carlota de Limón from Food Lust People Love
- Drumstick Dessert from Palatable Pastime
- Oreo Icebox Cake from Amy's Cooking Adventures
- Mango Pudding from Sneha's Recipe
- Nutty Cracker Jack and Pretzel Treats from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Pineapple Mousse from Mayuri's Jikoni
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