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White Christmas Charlotte

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  • Author: saadia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilled
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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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  • 2024 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

  1. Line a springform pan with plastic wrap. Dip ladyfingers briefly in juice and line the sides and base of the pan.
  2. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
  3. Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Cool slightly.
  4. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  5. Warm the gelatin until dissolved, then mix with the melted chocolate.
  6. Fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream gently until combined.
  7. Pour half the mousse into the pan, add a layer of cranberries, then pour the remaining mousse on top.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  9. Unmold the charlotte, garnish with white chocolate shavings and sugared cranberries.
  10. 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