My first obstacle arose when I couldn't get the custard to set up. Seems I cooked that custard for hours (not really - maybe 20 minutes). Finally I took it off the heat and let it cool. It still wasn't thick like a normal custard.
I got my heavy cream whipped up no problem, but I ran into an issue with the egg white. It just wouldn't stiffen up. I even got the boys ready for bed - all while whipping that white. Nada. Then I realized - I was supposed to put that raw egg white into the dessert and it would never be cooked. Now I am a champion raw egg eater in the form of cookie dough, brownie batter, and cake batter. I rationalized that the alcohol in the sherry (which also would not be cooked) might kill the salmonella in the egg white, but in the end, since it would not firm up anyhow, I just left it out.
I mixed my concoctions together and they really didn't look very appetizing. I didn't have much hope as I poured it over the ladyfingers and stuck it in the fridge for the night. Overnight, a miracle happened. The darn thing set up!
Readers, have you ever had Charlotte Russe?
I think I would just try the sherry and let it go at that. My wife might get into all of that as I cook the meals and she does the desserts around here.
ReplyDeleteNo, I haven't tried it, but you have inspired me! Once my kitchen is back up and going, I will try it.
ReplyDeleteoh i didn't know that but i used to shop there all the time as a kid and now my own daughter does!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of it before...but it seriously looks like work to me..(I'm just a lazy cook!)
ReplyDeleteDifferent is nice, just to break away from routine, even if it doesn't turn out great. :)
ReplyDeleteI want to try this. It looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI use marsala, it isn't as strong
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a store in the mall also...yummy looking food
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess now we know; there's a store and dessert. :)
ReplyDeleteI love rich, creamy desserts, but sounds like a lot of trouble to make. That one is above my pay grade. :)
ReplyDeleteNo never heard of Charlotte Russe but I do know I am going to try this. Yum. B
ReplyDeleteI make my mother in laws Charlotte Russe which is one of my favourites, I'm sorry to hear you were all that happy with your results. I notice you layer your biscuits on the bottom my ladyfingers go on the bottom and around the entire round mould. My recipe is my MIL's and her recipe has a half litre of cream and milk, a cup of sugar, 8 eggs, just off the top of my head, a raspberry liqueur, plus we make a strawberry or raspberry purée to top it off with..sometimes she does a chocolate one too.It looks good in your photo ;-)
ReplyDeletelooks delicious!
ReplyDeletei'd love to try this.
have a great day, lisa!
:)
Been to the store, but never heard of the dessert.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't sounds like my type of dessert! It doesn't have chocolate ;)
Never, and I don't think I want to either!
ReplyDeleteMy middle kid wants me to make Turkish Delight. He's been reading CS Lewis.
Nope...never even heard of it. {and I can't stand the store. :)}
ReplyDeleteI'd say you put a lot of work into making it work!
I think I prefer the store. I am to lazy for this stuff.
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious! I'm like you about raw eggs--I'm funny about it unless I'm eating cookie dough. :-)
ReplyDeleteWoah, I had no idea! I've heard of the store before but never knew there was more to the name. Fascinating!
ReplyDeleteMay May used to make Charlotte Russe with some kind of apricot liquor...or maybe an apricot brandy.
ReplyDeleteIt just sounds too complicated for me!!!!! I make the biggest mess in the kitchen these days!!!!!
ReplyDeleteUgh. I hate it when I've put all that time and money into something and it doesn't turn out right or it doesn't taste good. :(
ReplyDeleteSounds like a ton of work for a ok dessert. Glad you tried it ......then I won't have to. I'll take your word for it.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea! I used to enjoy visiting Charlotte Russe waay back in my younger days:)
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I want to thank you for all the love you leave for me on my bloggy. I feel your love and am so thankful!
ReplyDeleteI like deserts,,,, I like animal cookies.
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Wow, looks Yummy! I'll try to making it. thanks for sharing the recipe...
ReplyDeleteI love trying out new recipes -- not ever knowing how they will turn out. Some are keepers, others not so much. :)
ReplyDeleteI've never had Charlotte Russe.
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy-AND it looks like we have the same mixer, too! That's fun!
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