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Mexican Lime Icebox Cake

Refreshing Mexican Lime Icebox Cake for Easy Summer Bliss

This Mexican Lime Icebox Cake is a refreshing, no-bake dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk Adds creaminess to the filling.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Sweetens and thickens the filling.
  • 6 limes Juice of Approximately 3/4 cup.
  • 1 cup Cold Heavy Cream Used for whipping.
For the Layers
  • 12 ounces Maria Cookies 2 packages, create the cake's structure.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Sweetens the whipped cream.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall flavor.
For Garnishing
  • Garnishes (optional) Consider lime zest, lime slices, berries, or cookie crumbs.

Equipment

  • 6 x 3 inch springform pan
  • blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare a 6 x 3 inch springform pan; line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
  2. In a blender, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice; blend until smooth.
  3. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the lime mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  4. Layer Maria cookies over the lime mixture, breaking cookies as necessary to cover the surface.
  5. Pour 1/2 cup of lime mixture over the cookies and repeat layering until all ingredients are used.
  6. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  7. Chill a mixing bowl, add cold heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla, then whip until stiff peaks form.
  8. Remove the cake from the pan, spread whipped cream over the top and sides, then garnish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the cake chills long enough for the best flavor and texture. Use fresh lime juice for the most vibrant flavor.

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