Lemon Charlotte Russe Recipes

LEMON CHARLOTTE RUSSE

Steps:

• Line bottom and sides of 9 inch springform pan with ladyfingers.
• Soften gelatine in lemon juice.
• On top of double boiler use an electric mixer to beat egg yolks together with 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Gradually beat in gelatine mixture.
• Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
• Pour into large bowl and add lemon peel. Refrigerate until mixture begins to thicken, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In the clean top of a double boiler stir together egg whites and remaining 1/2 cup of sugar.
• Beat egg whites over simmering water until soft peaks form.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• Fold beaten egg whites and whipped cream into lemon-gelatine mixture.
• Spoon into ladyfinger-lined pan.
• Chill for 3 hours or overnight.
• Carefully remove sides of springform pan. Garnish as desired (thin lemon slices work very well).

LEMON CLOUD (LEMON CHARLOTTE RUSSE)

Steps:

• Place in refrigerator: a large mixing bowl, can of evaporated milk, and metal beaters from an electric mixer to chill for 2 hours (If you are in a hurry, you can stick them in the freezer for one hour).
• Meanwhile, heat the orange juice until it is fairly hot, and dissolve the jell-o mix into it. Add the sugar and lemon juice and mix well. Refrigerate the lemon mixture until it is cool.
• Cut the rounded ends off on one side of the ladyfingers and line a 9-inch spring form cake pan with the ladyfingers, flat end on the bottom. Set aside.
• Once the evaporated milk is sufficiently chilled, whip it with an electric beater on high until it forms soft foamy peaks. Gradually fold in the lemon mixture with a spatula.
• Pour the lemon foam into the ring of ladyfingers. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top before serving.

CHARLOTTE RUSSE

Steps:

• In a chilled bowl, whip the cream until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and vanilla. Whip to soft, fluffy peaks, about 2 minutes.
• FOR THE CAKE: Set a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Line a 12-slot muffin tin with large paper or foil cupcakes liners.
• Into a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 cup of the sugar together--three times. Form a well in the center and add the oil, egg yolks, sherry, and apple juice concentrate. On low speed, mix together, just until blended.
• In a clean, dry mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites with the pinches of salt and cream of tartar until creamy, foamy, and barely able to hold peaks, about 2 minutes. While sprinkling in the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, whisk until the egg whites have the consistency of shaving cream.
• Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the yolk mixture. Fold in the remainder of the whites. Fill the cups of the muffin tin no more than 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 16 minutes, or until the center springs back when lightly pressed and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool the cupcakes on a rack.
• Cut 12 (2 1/4-inch) circles and 12 (2 by 8 1/2-inch) bands out of glossy card stock. Wrap the bands around the circles to form cups and secure with tape or decorative ribbon. Do not tape any part of the circle. It must remain free to move.
• FOR THE FILLING: Mix the preserves and apple juice until smooth. Split the cakes into 2 layers. Spread 1 teaspoon of the preserves in between layers. Place the cakes in the paper holders so that the cake top is even with the paper rim.
• Fill a pastry bag, fitted with a star tip, with whipped cream. Pipe it to rise 1-inch above the paper rims. Top each with a strawberry.

CARLOTA DE LIMON (MEXICAN LEMON ICEBOX CAKE)

Steps:

• Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, and lemon juice in a bowl; whisk until mixture is thick and smooth.
• Line a glass bowl or trifle dish with Maria cookies and cover them with a generous layer of the milk mixture. Add another layer of biscuits and milk. Continue the layering, ending with a layer of the milk mixture.
• Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but better if overnight. Remove from the fridge just before serving.

LEMON CHARLOTTE RUSSE

Steps:

• In a small bowl soften the gelatin in the lemon juice and set aside. In the top of a double boiler beat the egg yolks, adding 1 cup sugar, a small amount at a time, until thick. Add gelatin-lemon mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, over hot, not boiling, water until thick, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon rind and vanilla. Cool until mixture begins to stiffen. Meanwhile line the sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan by standing the split ladyfingers around the sides and cutting the ladyfingers to fit the bottom of the pan. In a separate bowl beat the egg whites until very soft peaks form. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, a small amount at a time, and continue to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl ship the cream until stiff. Fold the egg white and whipped cream into the lemon mixture and turn into the ladyfinger lined pan. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Remove springform sides, place Ruse on serving platter.

CHARLOTTE RUSSE

Steps:

• Place milk in a small saucepan and sprinkle with the gelatin. Set aside for 5 minutes to soften and heat over low heat until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, beat the cream with 1 cup of the sugar until firm peaks form when beaters are raised. Set aside.
• Place egg yolks in a large bowl and gradually beat in remaining sugar. Beat at high speed several minutes, until mixture is thick and pale yellow. Stir in gelatin and bourbon. With a rubber spatula, fold in 1 1/84 of the cream to lighten the mixture; then fold in the remaining cream.
• In another large bowl, with clean beaters, beat egg whites until soft peaks form when beaters are raised; fold into cream mixture. Line an 8-cup charlotte mold with ladyfingers (preferably homemade), spoon in the cream mixture and chill until set.

CHARLOTTE RUSSE DE RASPBERRY

Steps:

• Grease 9-inch springform pan with butter. Split ladyfingers lengthwise. Sprinkle cut surfaces with liqueur. Place ladyfingers around sides and in bottom of buttered pan (cut sides facing center and top of pan).
• In small saucepan, combine water and gelatin; let stand 2 minutes to soften. Heat mixture over low heat until gelatin dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice and raspberries; beat with wire whisk until frothy. Refrigerate 15 minutes or just until mixture begins to thicken.
• Gently fold cooled raspberry mixture into whipped cream. Pour into ladyfinger-lined pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or until mixture is set.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Place butter in shallow baking pan. Place pan in oven for 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Add almonds; stir until well coated. Bake at 350°F. for 8 to 10 minutes or until almonds are light golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar; stir to coat. Cool completely.
• In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup whipping cream and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; beat at high speed until stiff peaks form. Garnish top of dessert with whipped cream and sugared almonds. Store in refrigerator.