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Lime Icebox Cake

Delightful Lime Icebox Cake: Simple No-Bake Magic!

Discover the refreshing Lime Icebox Cake, a delightful no-bake dessert made with five simple ingredients that is perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk Adds creaminess and richness
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Provides sweetness and thickness; use sweetened coconut cream for reduced sugar
  • 1/2 cup Lime Juice Infuses tart flavor; try key lime juice for more intensity
Cake Layers
  • 1 pack Maria Cookies Structural layers for the cake; substitute with graham crackers or vanilla wafers
Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For the fluffy whipped topping; Greek yogurt can be a lighter alternative

Equipment

  • 6 x 3 inch springform pan
  • blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the springform pan by lining the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
  2. Blend together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice until smooth.
  3. Spoon a thin layer of the lime mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to create the base.
  4. Lay the Maria cookies over the lime mixture, breaking them to fit snugly.
  5. Repeat layering by adding more lime filling and cookies, finishing with a lime mixture layer on top.
  6. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  7. Whip cold heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  8. Remove the cake from the pan, top with whipped cream, and garnish with lime zest or slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the cake overnight for enhanced flavors and texture. Serve chilled for the best experience.

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