Description
A bright and cool dessert that’s easy to make, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- Juice of 6 limes (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 (6-ounce) packages Maria cookies (or graham crackers)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Lime zest, lime slices, berries, and Maria cookie crumbs for garnish
Instructions
- Whip the cold heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Mix evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl.
- Stir in the lime juice until the milk mixture thickens slightly.
- Fold one third of the whipped cream into the lime mixture.
- Layer Maria cookies in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread a layer of lime cream over the cookies.
- Repeat layers until you finish with cream on top.
- Chill the cake in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight.
- Garnish with lime zest, lime slices, berries, and cookie crumbs before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use light cream or reduce sugar. Add extra berries for more color and fiber. Serve with whipped cream for a delightful touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon dessert, Mexican dessert, icebox cake, easy dessert, summer dessert