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Coconut Lime Carlota

Coconut Lime Carlota Dixie
Prep Time:
20m
Yield:
Serves 8
Plan for:

4-8 hours freezing time 

The best of lime and coconut unite in this no-bake Coconut Lime Carlota. A Carlota, also known as Charlotte Russe, is a pastry of French origin that is characterized by its cookie or biscuit base.  It does not require baking and is served cold, like an icebox cake. The cookies or biscuits line the edges and the base of a tall mold filled with a condensed milk and evaporated milk custard. The mixture varies. Many include flavored creams, ice creams, jams, fresh fruit, compote, or jellies.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cans (12 oz each) evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest
  • 2 teaspoons coconut extract
  • 24 Marias style cookies
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Lime rounds sliced in half

Directions

  1. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Whisk together milks, lime juice, sugar, lime zest, and coconut extract in a large bowl.
  3. Arrange Marias cookies in a single layer on bottom and sides of pan. Pour half of milk mixture over cookies, making sure cookies are completely covered.
  4. Add a second layer of cookies and a layer of shredded coconut over cookies. Top with remaining milk mixture and decorate with halved lime slices.
  5. Freeze for 4 hours to overnight or until set. Unmold, slice, and serve.
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Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Ericka Sanchez @nibblesandfeasts.

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