Carlota de Limon

This easy traditional Mexican dessert recipe is made with only 5 ingredients and always turns out perfect!

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Line the bottom and the sides of a springform pan with parchment paper.

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Blend the wet ingredients until it reaches a creamy consistency.

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Spread some of the lime cream mixture into the pan and top with a layer of maria cookies.

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Continue layering until there are no more ingredients left.

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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

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Carefully remove the cake from the pan and place it on a platter.

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Decorate the cake with whipped cream.

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Serve and enjoy!

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You can substitute galletas marías with layers of vanilla wafers, vanilla biscuits or graham crackers.

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LET'S START cooking!

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Carlota de Limon

This easy traditional Mexican dessert recipe is made with only 5 ingredients and always turns out perfect!

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Line the bottom and the sides of a springform pan with parchment paper.

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Blend the wet ingredients until it reaches a creamy consistency.

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Spread some of the lime cream mixture into the pan and top with a layer of maria cookies.

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Continue layering until there are no more ingredients left.

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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

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Carefully remove the cake from the pan and place it on a platter.

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Decorate the cake with whipped cream.

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Serve and enjoy!

Serve and enjoy!

You can substitute galletas marías with layers of vanilla wafers, vanilla biscuits or graham crackers.

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LET'S START cooking!