Charlotte Russe is a light, creamy, combination of eggs, whipping cream and whiskey. A traditional Southern dessert typically served for Christmas holidays
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 16servings
Ingredients
1cupwhole milk
1cupsugar
4eggsseparated
2cupsheavy whipping cream
2envelopes gelatin
⅓cupwhiskeysuggest Jim Beam bourbon whiskey
3ouncepackage Ladyfingers
Maraschino cherriesoptional garnish
Instructions
Stir together the milk and gelatin in a small saucepan and let stand for 5 minutes.
Place the saucepan over low and cook, stirring constantly, until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool. Proceed with the recipe when the milk and gelatin mixture has cooled to room temperature.
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside for now.
In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream. Set that aside for now.
In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks, gradually adding the sugar, until fluffy and pale yellow.
Stir the milk and gelatin mixture very gently into the egg yolks and sugar.
Very gradually stir the whiskey into the egg yolk mixture.
Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites incorporating only a small amount each time.
Fold in the whipped cream. Again, work very gently and with only a small amount of cream each time.
Line a trifle or other bowl with ladyfingers. Pour the mixture into the bowl.
Cover loosely and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Garnish individual servings with Maraschino cherries, if desired.
Notes
This recipe uses raw eggs. If you have any concern at all about consuming raw eggs, you might consider using pasteurized eggs.
Take care at each step of the recipe when folding ingredients to do so gently and carefully so as not to deflate the lovely airy texture of the Charlotte Russe.
The recipe should be made at least one day, and up to three, before serving so that it has plenty of time to set. Make sure it's covered well and refrigerated until serving time.
Store any leftovers just like you would other jelled desserts. Cover, refrigerate and use within three days.