Lemon Charlotte Russe

Name: Lemon Charlotte Russe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps butter or margarine; 4 eggs, separated; 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 14 ladyfingers, split in half lengthwise; 118 milliliters lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 0 teaspoons salt; 355 milliliters sugar, divided; 12 servings Sweetened whipped cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 237 milliliters whipping cream, whipped

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Lemon Charlotte Russe a try. One serving contains 279 calories, 4g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 12. If you have sugar, ladyfingers, whipping cream, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine gelatin and 1 cup sugar in top of a double boiler; mix well. Stir in egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, 10 minutes or until thickened.

Ingredients you will need

Lemon Juice

Egg Yolk

Gelatin

Sugar

Water

Salt

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Double Boiler

Add butter, lemon rind, and vanilla, stirring until butter melts. Chill mixture until partially thickened.

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Lemon Peel

Vanilla

Butter

Arrange ladyfingers around bottom and sides of a 9-inch Springform pan; set aside.

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Ladyfingers

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Springform Pan

Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites and whipped cream into gelatin mixture. Spoon into pan. Cover; chill 4 hours.

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Whipped Cream