Everyday Recipes

La Lechera Citrus Dessert

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La Lechera Citrus Dessert
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
15 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
9 servings
Kid friendly and fun to make, La Lechera Citrus Dessert has delicious sweet and tangy flavors. Doesn’t require heating and perfect for the little ones to help prepare. Great for a surprise for mom!

Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Mix sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, orange juice and orange peel in medium bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Layer one Maria cookie in each of 9 dessert cups. Evenly spread 1/3 cup La Lechera citrus mixture over the 9 cookies. Repeat process four more times with cookies and La Lechera citrus mixture, finishing with layer of La Lechera citrus mixture.

Step 3

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until cookies are soft. Garnish each cup with orange triangles and mint. Serve immediately.

Step 4

Variation: Can also be prepared in a baking dish. Layer bottom of 8-inch-square baking dish with 9 Maria cookies. Top with 1/3 cup La Lechera citrus mixture. Repeat process four more times finishing with a layer of La Lechera citrus mixture.

Ingredients

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