You’ll get much better flavor that way, and you know I always want you to eat with joy. The only advice I can give you is to use fresh-squeezed juice if you can. Key limes will give you a more intense lime flavor, but Persian limes work, too. When you sample them back-to-back, there really is no comparison.Īs for the recipe I'm sharing with you today, I made batches of these cookies using each type of juice tested above, and all three worked just fine. In the past, for convenience, I have used bottled juices, but after this taste test, I’m going to try harder to use fresh-squeezed whenever possible. Like most bottled juices, it tasted more sour than bright. The bottled Key lime juice (2) was easy to identify, as well, but not for a good reason. Clearly, the Key limes bring a much bigger punch to any flavoring party. On the other hand, the freshly-squeezed Key lime juice (3) was so acidic that I had a hard time sampling it straight. I could easily sip the juice without.well, gagging. The Persian lime juice (1) smelled and tasted almost sweet. This easy lime icebox cake (Carlota de Limón in Mexico) is a no-bake dessert that’s creamy from condensed and evaporated milk and bright with fresh lime juice and zestthe perfect summer dessert. Repeat until the cookies are gone, finishing with a final layer of sweet sauce. Cover the first layer with part of the sweet sauce.

In an 8x8 glass baking dish, put one layer of cookies along the bottom, covering the entire bottom of the pan. I expected the Key lime juice to be more tart and intense. Blend the two types of milk together with the lemon juice and set aside. Find the complete recipe with measurements below. Add the cilantro, and pulse until the sauce is smooth but green flecks are still visible. I simply knew Key limes were supposed to be more acidic than Persians. Place the yogurt, mayo, lime juice, salt, garlic, and onion powder in a food processor, and process until smooth. I guessed every one correctly, and not because I'm ready to take on Gordon Ramsay.

Mexican lime cookies