Carlota de Lima
Cold cake with bisquet layers and smothie lemon custard. Sweet and delicious!
Dish story
Carlota de Limón is one of Mexico's most beloved homemade desserts. It has long been a staple of family gatherings and celebrations thanks to its simplicity and refreshing citrus flavour. Made without baking, it layers biscuits with a silky cream of condensed milk and fresh lime juice, which naturally thickens into a smooth, creamy filling. Today it remains a classic of Mexican home-style baking.
Cutzamala version
At Cutzamala, we prepare our Carlota de Limón following the traditional Mexican recipe. Layers of biscuits are combined with a silky cream made from condensed milk and freshly squeezed lime juice, then chilled until perfectly set. The result is a refreshing, creamy dessert that provides the ideal finish to an authentic Mexican meal.
Main ingredients
Fresh lime is the defining ingredient of Carlota. Its bright acidity balances the sweetness of condensed milk while providing the fresh citrus aroma that makes this dessert so distinctive. It also naturally thickens the cream, creating its signature texture without baking.
