Indulgent Cinco de Mayo Desserts You’ll Adore
Delight in these indulgent Cinco de Mayo desserts that perfectly balance sweet and tart flavors, reminiscent of key lime pie.
Equipment
- springform pan
- blender
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 6 limes (juice) approximately 3/4 cup
- 2 packages Maria cookies or graham crackers
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar to taste
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- lime zest optional garnish
- lime slices optional garnish
- berries optional garnish
- Maria cookie crumbs optional garnish
Instructions
- Line a 6 x 3 inch springform pan with parchment paper, extending it about 1/4 inch above the sides.
- Blend evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and lime juice until smooth.
- Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the lime cream mixture in the prepared pan.
- Layer Maria cookies on top, breaking them as needed.
- Add 1/2 cup of lime cream mixture, smooth it out, and repeat layering until all ingredients are used.
- Finish with lime cream mixture on top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Chill a mixing bowl and whisk, then combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla, whisking until stiff peaks form.
- Remove the cake from the pan using the parchment paper, place on a platter, and decorate with whipped cream and garnishes.
Notes
Use the overhanging parchment paper to help remove the cake from the pan. Key limes can be used when in season. A baking dish or casserole can be used instead of a springform pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving; overnight is preferable.