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Strawberry Charlotte

A delightful dessert featuring layers of ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and fresh strawberries, perfect for any gathering or quiet indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 250 g mascarpone Best to use a high-quality mascarpone for a rich flavor.
  • 100 g icing sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
  • 25 cl very cold heavy cream Ensure it is very cold for the best whipping results.
For assembly
  • 500 g fresh strawberries Reserve a handful for decoration.
  • 1 package ladyfingers Use enough to line the mold.
  • 150 ml milk or light vanilla syrup Sugar for the milk is optional.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Optional, for sweetening the milk.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the strawberries gently in cool water, hull and slice them.
  2. Reserve a handful of whole strawberries for later decoration.
  3. In a bowl, combine mascarpone, icing sugar, and vanilla extract, then whip until smooth.
  4. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the very cold heavy cream until it holds firm peaks.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
Assembly
  1. Sweeten the milk with sugar if using, and dip the ladyfingers quickly in the mixture.
  2. Line the bottom and sides of a charlotte mold with soaked ladyfingers.
  3. Layer the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, followed by a scattering of strawberry pieces.
  4. Repeat the layers, finishing with a final layer of cream.
  5. Cover the mold and refrigerate for at least four hours, preferably overnight.
  6. When ready, carefully unmold the Charlotte and decorate with reserved strawberries.
Serving
  1. Slice the Strawberry Charlotte and serve each piece with a dollop of fresh cream or crushed pistachios.

Notes

Prepare the charlotte the day before for enhanced flavor. Use very cold heavy cream for optimal whipping. For modern presentation, consider using a pastry ring.