Pirates Pantry

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Carlota de Limón (Frozen Lemon Cookie Cake)

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Prep
15 min
Cook
No time
Total
2 hours 15 min
Servings
9

For the Creamy Lemon Filling

The lemon juice thickens the milky blend into a silky treasure—no heat required.

Ingredients

  • 5 lemons juice from fresh lemons
  • 1 12-oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice.
  2. Blend until smooth and thickened. Set aside.

Prep: 5 min • Cook: No time • Wait: No time

Assembly & Freezing

Ingredients

  • 2 packages Marias cookies
  • 1 batch creamy lemon filling

Instructions

  1. In an 8x8-inch glass baking dish, arrange a single layer of Marias cookies to cover the bottom.
  2. Pour a portion of the lemon filling over the cookies, spreading evenly.
  3. Repeat layering cookies and filling until all cookies are used, finishing with a top layer of filling.
  4. Freeze for at least 2 hours, until firm.
  5. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

This Carlota be a chilled delight from southern shores—tart, creamy, and layered like a map to buried treasure. Keeps in the ship’s stores (freezer) for up to 5 days. For extra flair, garnish with lemon zest or crushed cookies before serving. A perfect treat for warm-weather voyages or festive galley feasts.