Ingredients
- 1 cup Lime Juice and Zest
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 ½ cups Graham Crackers or Maria Cookies, crushed
- 2 Eggs (optional, or substitute with extra heavy cream)
- ½ cup Sugar
- Melted Butter (for the crust)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Crush the graham crackers or cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and zest. Whisk until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold it into the lime mixture.
- Assemble the Dessert: Pour half of the lime mixture over the crust, layer with crushed cookies, then repeat with remaining mixture and top with cookie crumbs.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Remove sides of the springform pan, slice and garnish with lime slices or berries if desired.
Notes
Always taste as you go. Adjust lime and sugar to preference for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian