Fresco Produce LLC
ENG/ESP
Lime Icebox Cake
SERVING SIZE
8-10
PREP TIME
15 m

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz / 354ml) evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh Key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1–2 sleeves Maria cookies (or graham crackers as an alternative)

Tips & Variations

Want it fancier?
Make individual portions in cups or ramekins!

Instructions

1

Blend the filling:
  • In a blender, combine:
    • Sweetened condensed milk
    • Evaporated milk
    • Fresh lime juice
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.

2

Layer the Carlota:
In a medium glass dish or loaf pan (8×8 or similar):
  • Spread a thin layer of the lime mixture at the bottom.
  • Add a layer of Maria cookies, covering the bottom.
  • Pour more lime mixture on top to cover the cookies.
  • Repeat the layering until you run out of filling, ending with the cream on top.

3

Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until the dessert is firm and the cookies have softened into a cake-like texture.

4

Serve:
  • Garnish with lime slices or zest.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy cold!
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