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Charlotte Russe Recipe


Charlotte Russe Recipe
I remember the very first time that I ever ate Charlotte Russe. Can't explain it other than it was "heavenly". And I will never forget that moment!! :)

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Ingredients
  • Requires a 9 or 10 inch springform pan
  • 1-1/2 dozen ladyfingers
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 2 cups milk, scalded
  • 6 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whipping cream

Directions
  1. Line a springform pan with ladyfingers
  2. Soften gelatin in cold water, set aside
  3. Scald the milk in a saucepan
  4. In bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar together until smooth
  5. Stir in scalded milk
  6. Place in top of double boiler and cook until mixture begins to thicken
  7. Just before removing from heat, add gelatin
  8. Stir until gelatin is dissolved
  9. Add vanilla and *cool*
  10. When cool, place the whipping cream in a bowl and beat until stiff peaks are formed
  11. Fold whipped cream into the *cooled* custard filling
  12. Place in springform pan that is lined with ladyfingers
  13. Refrigerate
  14. When ready to serve, unmold on a cake plate
  15. Slice as a cake
  16. MAY SERVE WITH FRESH STRAWBERRIES TO THE SIDE OF PLATE

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Comments


I have never had this but it sure sounds good.
jett


I have had it and it is incredible. Great post. You have my 5. Another wonderful post.


Wow, my Mom used to make this and I haven't had it for years. Now I am going to try it again. I remember Mom serving it with a raspberry sauce and it was oh so good. Thanks for the recipe and the lovely memory.


Thanks so much for the invite, like the sounds of this recipe. I'm not much of a baker but trying my best.


I´ve never had this but sounds super yummy, I like desserts with different textures. thanks


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