Charlotte or Schaleth aux Cerises Recipe

Name: Charlotte or Schaleth aux Cerises
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or pareve margarine, plus more for greasing pan; 1/2 cup rum, mirabelle liqueur, or kirsch; 1/4 cup raisins; 5 ounces stale challah, or 3 matzos; 6 large eggs, separated; 3/4 cup sugar; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional); 2 pounds cherries, pitted

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease a springform pan.
2
Mix the rum, mirabelle, or kirsch with the raisins in a small bowl, and macerate for a few minutes.
3
Tear the challah or break up the matzo, and put in a bowl.
4
Cover with water, soak, squeeze dry, and put the bread back in the bowl.
5
Stir in the egg yolks, all but 2 tablespoons of the sugar, the grated lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon, and the nuts.
6
Fold the cherries into the bread or matzo mixture.
7
Then add the rum and the raisins, mixing well.
8
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, and fold into the cherry mixture.
9
Spread the batter evenly in the baking pan, dot with the butter or margarine, and bake for about an hour, or until the crust is golden.
10
Serve warm, sprinkled with the remaining sugar and cinnamon.

461

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or pareve margarine, plus more for greasing pan, 1/2 cup rum, mirabelle liqueur, or kirsch, 1/4 cup raisins, 5 ounces stale challah, or 3 matzos, and more.

Yes, Charlotte or Schaleth aux Cerises falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Charlotte or Schaleth aux Cerises

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Variations & substitutions

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