Lemon Charlotte Russe Recipe

Name: Lemon Charlotte Russe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided; 4 eggs, separated; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 14 ladyfingers, split in half lengthwise; 1 cup whipping cream, whipped; Sweetened whipped cream

Servings: persons

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 ladyfingers, split in half lengthwise
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
Sweetened whipped cream

1
Combine gelatin and 1 cup sugar in top of a double boiler; mix well. Stir in egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, 10 minutes or until thickened. Add butter, lemon rind, and vanilla, stirring until butter melts. Chill mixture until partially thickened.
2
Arrange ladyfingers around bottom and sides of a 9-inch Springform pan; set aside.
3
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites and whipped cream into gelatin mixture. Spoon into pan. Cover; chill 4 hours.
4
To serve, remove sides of Springform pan. Garnish with sweetened whipped cream.

727

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided, 4 eggs, separated, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Lemon Charlotte Russe 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.

Lemon Charlotte Russe

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