Strawberry Charlotte Russe
Indulge in the elegance of Strawberry Charlotte Russe, a delightful French dessert that artfully layers fresh strawberries, airy whipped cream, and delicate ladyfingers. Perfect for summer celebrations or special occasions, this treat combines sweet and tart flavors in a stunning presentation that is sure to impress your guests. With a light texture and vibrant colors, serving this dessert will make any gathering feel like a festive celebration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 12 ladyfingers
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing, hulling, and slicing them in half; set aside.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently heat the bloomed gelatin until dissolved; allow it to cool slightly before folding into the whipped cream mixture.
- Line an 8-inch round cake pan with plastic wrap and arrange ladyfingers around the edges. Pour half of the cream mixture into the center and top with half of the strawberries.
- Layer another set of ladyfingers over the strawberries, then pour in the remaining cream mixture and top with more strawberries.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set. Invert onto a serving plate before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg