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Strawberry Charlotte Cake

A delightful and elegant dessert featuring layers of strawberries and a light mousse encased in ladyfinger cookies.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 24 pieces ladyfinger cookies
  • 1 cup heavy cream for whipping
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin powdered
  • 3 tablespoons water for gelatin

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a small bowl, combine gelatin and water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries and lemon juice. Set aside.
  3. Heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for 10 seconds until dissolved. Mix it with the strawberries.
Make the Cake Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  2. Gently fold the strawberry mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Line the springform pan with plastic wrap and arrange ladyfinger cookies around the edges.
  2. Pour the strawberry mousse into the center and smooth the top.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  4. Remove from the pan, slice, and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a more intense strawberry flavor, you can add a strawberry puree to the filling.

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