Description
A festive and elegant dessert made with layers of ladyfingers, white chocolate mousse, and cranberries—perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 20–24 ladyfinger biscuits
- 1/4 cup orange juice or cranberry juice
- 8 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cranberries)
- White chocolate shavings and sugared cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Line a springform pan with plastic wrap. Dip ladyfingers briefly in juice and line the sides and base of the pan.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Cool slightly.
- Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Warm the gelatin until dissolved, then mix with the melted chocolate.
- Fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream gently until combined.
- Pour half the mousse into the pan, add a layer of cranberries, then pour the remaining mousse on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Unmold the charlotte, garnish with white chocolate shavings and sugared cranberries.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your festive dessert!
Notes
- Use stabilized whipped cream for longer hold.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing the sugar in mousse.
- Frozen cranberries can be used if fresh ones aren’t available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg