If you are in the west coast, you are starting to see a glimpse of spring outside. Our morning are wet and chilly but once mid morning hits, we have a pleasant warm up that can only remind me of the most perfect spring days. Those days when the gardening feeling hits me full force.

No oven needed for this Coconut Lime Carlota

With that feeling, comes the craving of one of my favorite desserts. Carlota, ice box cake ore Charlotte Russe. Everyone has their own special name for it. I call it Carlota and I like to make it with different fruit flavors. I’ve made it with strawberries and served it as an Easter treat. But this time, I decided to take the classic flavor, lime and add coconut to it for that coconut lime blend I just love this time of the year.

The Carlotas that I make, I like to use Maria cookies. It’s nostalgic to me, seeing them peek out of my dessert. If Maria cookies are not available, you can use lady fingers or even graham crackers. It’s your preference. To decorate, I used thinly lime slices and a generous portion of shredded coconut for that tropical texture.

Related recipe: Lime Sorbet Garrafa Style

This Carlota is extra special because it is sweetened not only with sweetened condensed milk, but also Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar. This dessert is prepared in a very short time and all you need is patience while this delightful desserts chills for a few hours. I promise it’s worth the wait.

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