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Strawberry Charlotte Cake

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Strawberry Charlotte Cake is an elegant no-bake dessert featuring a luscious strawberry cream filling surrounded by ladyfingers or sponge cake. Perfect for spring and summer, it combines fresh fruit flavor, creamy texture, and a stunning presentation that impresses at any gathering.

Ingredients

  1. 20–25 ladyfingers (or thin sponge cake slices)
  2. 2 cups fresh strawberries (1 1/2 cups pureed, 1/2 cup sliced)
  3. 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese or mascarpone, softened
  4. 1 cup heavy cream or non-dairy whipping cream
  5. 2 tsp gelatin (or vegan gelatin substitute)
  6. 1/4 cup cold water (for blooming gelatin)
  7. 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  8. 1 tsp vanilla extract
  9. Optional garnish: extra strawberries, fresh mint leaves, powdered sugar

Instructions

Prepare strawberries: Puree 1 1/2 cups of strawberries with 2 tbsp sugar; strain to remove seeds. Slice remaining strawberries for garnish or layering.

  1. Bloom gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let sit 5 minutes. Warm gently until dissolved, then stir into strawberry puree.
  2. Make creamy base: Beat cream cheese or mascarpone with remaining sugar and vanilla until smooth. Mix in strawberry puree.
  3. Whip cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to firm peaks. Gently fold into strawberry mixture until combined.
  4. Assemble cake: Line sides and bottom of a springform pan or mold with ladyfingers. Pour in half the filling, layer with sliced strawberries, then add remaining filling. Smooth top.
  5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
  6. Unmold & garnish: Run a warm knife around edges, release from pan, and decorate with strawberries, mint, or powdered sugar.

Notes

  1. For a vegan version, use plant-based cream, vegan cream cheese, and agar-agar instead of gelatin.
  2. Make sure strawberries are well-drained if using frozen to prevent excess moisture.
  3. Ladyfingers can be briefly brushed with strawberry syrup or fruit juice for extra flavor.

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