Charlotte with Chocolate Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of ladyfingers biscuits
• 4 eggs
• 200 grams of sugar
• 500 milliliters of fresh cream
• 200 grams of dark chocolate, chopped
• 100 milliliters of water
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Separate the egg yolks and whites into separate bowls.
2. Whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
3. Add half of the sugar to the egg whites and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
4. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until the mixture turns pale and thick.
5. Add the vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture and mix well.
6. Gradually add the egg white mixture to the egg yolk mixture and gently fold until well combined.
7. In a saucepan, boil the water and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate melts and forms a smooth mixture.
8. Add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and mix well.
9. Whisk the fresh cream until it forms stiff peaks and gently fold it into the mixture.
10. Line the sides of a round cake tin with the ladyfingers.
11. Pour the mixture into the cake tin and smooth the surface with a spatula.
12. Place the cake in the fridge and let it set for at least 4 hours or overnight.
13. Serve chilled with homemade spoon biscuits.

Homemade Spoon Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 100 grams of unsalted butter, softened
• 50 grams of sugar
• 1 egg
• 200 grams of plain flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 tablespoon of milk (if needed)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and beat until well combined.
4. Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture and mix until a dough forms.
5. If the dough is too dry, add the milk and mix again.
6. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Using the back of a spoon, flatten the balls slightly.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool on a wire rack.
10. Serve with the Charlotte with Chocolate.

Verdict:

This Charlotte with Chocolate recipe is a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the fluffy and creamy filling with the crisp ladyfinger biscuits is simply irresistible. The homemade spoon biscuits are the perfect accompaniment to this dish, adding a crunch to the creamy dessert.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the Charlotte with Chocolate chilled and garnished with fresh berries or a dusting of cocoa powder. Pair it with a cup of coffee or tea for a perfect finishing touch to any meal.