Charlotte Russe Recipe

Name: Charlotte Russe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for the top layer; 85 gm. lemon jelly crystals; 2 cups water; 16 glace cherries; 12 sponge cake fingers (readymade long crisp biscuits); for the bavarian cream; 2 tablespoons gelatin; 1/2 liter milk; 3 teaspoons custard powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence; 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 200 g fresh cream; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Servings: persons

for the top layer
85 gm. lemon jelly crystals
2 cups water
16 glace cherries
12 sponge cake fingers (readymade long crisp biscuits)
for the bavarian cream
2 tablespoons gelatin
1/2 liter milk
3 teaspoons custard powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
200 g fresh cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

1
prepare jelly by dissolving it in water.
2
cool.
3
pour jelly in a 6 inchs round deep tin forming a 1/2 inch layer, put in refrigartor to set.
4
arrange patterns of cherries on this jelly and set carefully, cover with a little more jelly.
5
set remaining jelly seperatly and use for decoration.
6
trim the biscuits and fit closely round the side of the tin.
7
dissolve gelatine in warm water and melt on low heat.
8
prepare the custard-- with custard powder, milk and sugar.
9
cool.
10
add gelatin, vanilla essence and chopped walnuts.
11
whip cream with four tablespoons of powdered sugar.
12
mix this with cool custard and the gelatin.
13
pour at once to the prepared charlotte tin, refrigerate to set.
14
dip the bottom of the tin in warm water and then invert on a serving plate.
15
jelly and the pattern of the cherries will be seen on the top.
16
sponge fingers will be all around enclosing soft pudding inside.
17
chop remaining set jelly into small pieces and spoon around the pudding, and serve with your biggest smile!

944

kcal

Calories

Fat

229

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for the top layer, 85 gm. lemon jelly crystals, 2 cups water, 16 glace cherries, and more.

Yes, Charlotte Russe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Charlotte Russe

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