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Pastel de limon

This recipe makes two high 10x12 casserole dishes filled to the top.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 24
Author: Valerie Lugonja via Chef Hugo Raya

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 boxes of Maria cookies (biscuit type cookie)
  • 3 can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 700 g of whole milk
  • 15 medium limes , juiced
  • mint for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine sweetened condensed milk and freshly squeezed lime juice; blend, and add whole milk until desired consistency is achieved (about 700g)
  • Layer casserole or spring form cake pan with cookies, filling all spaces; pour layer of filling over layer of cookies repeating three to four times, or until ingredients are used and the top layer of cookies is completely covered with cream
  • Grate lime zest on top, for garnish
  • Set in fridge for 4 hours; slice and serve garnished with fresh mint and fruit salad