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Luxurious White Chocolate Raspberry Charlotte

This charlotte features ladyfingers, a white chocolate mousse, fresh raspberries, and a crown of pistachios and Turkish delight, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: European, French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base and mousse
  • 24 to 28 pieces savoiardi (ladyfinger) biscuits for lightly dipping
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 10 oz high-quality white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided 1/2 cup for warming, 1 cup for whipping
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 2 tablespoons cold water for blooming gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup whipped cream (sweetened)
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries decorative
  • 1/4 cup Turkish delight pieces, diced
  • 1/4 cup mini white marshmallows
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate crackle clusters (crushed cornflakes mixed with melted white chocolate) set

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line the base of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly dip each savoiardi biscuit into milk and arrange upright around the inside edge of the pan to form a tall border. Line the bottom with additional dipped biscuits.
  3. Bloom gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Heat 1/2 cup of the heavy cream until warm (not boiling), then stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
  5. Pour the warm cream over the chopped white chocolate and stir until completely smooth and glossy. Add vanilla extract and allow to cool slightly.
Mousse Preparation
  1. Whip the remaining 1 cup heavy cream to soft peaks.
  2. Gently fold whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture until smooth and airy.
  3. Fold in fresh raspberries carefully to keep them whole.
Assembly
  1. Pour mousse into the prepared biscuit-lined pan. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
  2. Once set, remove from pan and transfer to a clean white cake stand.
  3. Decorate the top with swirls of whipped cream, fresh raspberries, Turkish delight pieces, mini marshmallows, chopped pistachios, and white chocolate crackle clusters.

Notes

Serve chilled, slicing with a warm, dry knife for neat pieces. A little extra whipped cream on the side and a pot of strong tea or coffee completes the moment.