Description
Carlota de Limón Bars are a refreshing dessert made with layers of cookies and a zesty lime filling, perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of Maria cookies
- 1 cup of fresh lime juice
- 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Whip the mixture until it is well combined and slightly thickened.
- In a rectangular dish, layer the Maria cookies at the bottom.
- Spread a layer of the lime mixture over the cookies.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the lime mixture on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with lime zest before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lime flavor, add more lime juice to the mixture.
- Allow the bars to chill overnight for the best texture.
- These bars can be topped with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg