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This easy lime icebox cake (Carlota de Limón in Mexico) is a no-bake dessert that’s creamy from condensed and evaporated milk and bright with fresh lime juice and zest—the perfect summer dessert. It takes me back to the first thing I ever made in the kitchen with my grandma. If you like Key lime pie, you’ll love this too. And here’s hoping you make your own warm memories around this dish.
See a video demo of the process here (note: this was shot before the news about Goya CEO Robert Unanue’s comments—I do not endorse Goya products, and you can find other brands of Maria cookies).
Special equipment: You’ll need a baking dish, a silicone spatula, and a juicer or hand-held citrus press.
Also see our Chocolate Icebox Cake recipe with Mascarpone and Blackberries and our basic guide to making icebox cakes of your own creation.
You can use any size or shape of baking dish you like; this one gives you a peek at the layers and includes a lid for storing any leftovers.
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