This is the dessert I have been mourning since the day I decided to stop eating animals. It is my absolute favorite! Carlota de limon ( in some regions of Mexico it is known simply as pay de limon) is a deliciously decadent key lime ice box cake layered with Maria cookies and a sweet-tart lime custard cream.
It is extremely easy to make and it requires no oven, which is perfect for these hot summer days.
All this time I thought I would never eat this again, because Maria cookies are not vegan, at least the ones I had found (Gamesa).
However, on a recent trip to Mexico I discovered that Soriana ( Mexican supermarket) has their own brand of Maria cookies which are accidentally vegan. All that was left to do was veganize the lime cream.
Don’t be disappointed, even though I found the maria cookies in Mexico, I did some research and found an alternative on Amazon!! If you can’t wait until you get your vegan maria cookies
on Amazon you could use graham crackers, or any other healthy tea style biscuit that you like.
on Amazon you could use graham crackers, or any other healthy tea style biscuit that you like.
Go make this and let me know if you like it as much as I do. You can tag me on Instagram with your creations.
The Recipe: Carlota de Limon
- If you can’t find the cookies on Amazon, you can use graham crackers or animal crackers.
- Use key lime juice for a more intense lime flavor.
- As you’re layering your cookies and lime cream don’t press down on the cookies.
- I like to use berries to contrast the sweet flavor of the ice box cake. Enjoy!!
Carlota de Limon
Carlota de limon is a deliciously decadent key lime ice box cake layered with Maria cookies and a sweet-tart lime custard cream.
Pin Recipe
Print Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 234kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 oz). Silken tofu (soft)
- ⅓ cup Almond Milk, unsweetened
- ½ - 1 cup Sugar, or your favorite sweetener
- ⅓ cup Key lime juice, fresh
- 3 packs (sleeves) Vegan Maria cookies (6 oz. packages)
- 1 pint Strawberries
Instructions
- Place tofu, sugar, and almond milk in the blender. Turn blender on low setting and add in lime juice gradually, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Line the bottom of an 8×8 glass baking dish with parchment paper, add a of lime cream and cover it with a layer of cookies and pour some of the lime cream mixture on top; enough to cover them but not drown them.
- Repeat this process by adding another layer of cookies and then covering it with the lime cream, repeat until all the lime cream mixture and cookies have been used up.
- Cover and place the cake in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until it has set.
- Invert the baking dish unto a plate. Carefully peel off the parchment. Decorate with strawberries or the fruit of your choice.
- Cut and serve cold.
Video
Notes
If you don't have a sweet tooth, I recommend using only 1/2 cup of sugar. To make this a lower-in-sugar dessert use 1/2 cup of your favorite sugar substitute. You can use graham crackers if you can’t find vegan maria cookies. El Mexicano brand has accidentally vegan Maria cookies and if you live in Mexico or on the border the Soriana brand is accidentally vegan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 37.8mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @dorastable or tag #mexicangonevegan!
Nutrition Facts
Carlota de Limon
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 234
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Sodium 14mg1%
Potassium 102mg3%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 33g37%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 5IU0%
Vitamin C 37.8mg46%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disculpa, solo quería saber si el silken tofu ¿Se utiliza con el líquido que trae de hidratación o mejor no?
Sin el líquido.
Looking forward to trying your recipes, so I can cook for my niece!!!
Absolutely fantastic!!
OMG, this is sooooooo good! I made a half batch to test it for a lunch I'll be making for friends. My whole family loves it, including my husband, who usually hates all things lime, lol! The only things I did different was to halve it, but I used an entire pkg of lite silken mori-nu tofu, approx. 3 T lime juice, which was about 3 regular limes, 3 T vanilla soy milk, and the zest from one lime. I also used cinnamon graham crackers because I didn't have access to the Maria cookies. This is something that will be in our regular rotation. I love that it can be easily changed up. I plan on trying one with an orange cream and chocolate grahams next. Thank you for the lovely recipe. I truly could sit there with the container and a spoon and eat the entire thing myself. It's THAT good!! :)
I'm so glad you liked it!! My whole family loves it too!!