Burnt Almond Charlotte
A classic dessert featuring a creamy, almond-flavored filling encased in ladyfingers. The caramelized sugar adds a unique depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 tablespoons Gelatine (Granulated gelatine)
- 0.5 cup Cold water
- 0.75 cup Milk (Scalded)
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 0.5 cup Sugar, caramelized
- 0.75 cup Blanched and finely chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3.5 cups Heavy cream
- 6 Ladyfingers
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Instructions
- 1Sprinkle the gelatine over the cold water in a small bowl. Let it stand for 5 minutes to soften.
- 2Place 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook, without stirring, until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber color. Remove from heat and carefully pour in 1/4 cup of the scalded milk (it will splatter). Stir until the caramel is dissolved and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 3Add the softened gelatine to the remaining scalded milk (1/2 cup) and stir until completely dissolved.
- 4Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the caramelized sugar mixture. Add the chopped almonds and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- 5In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 6Gently fold the whipped cream into the almond-gelatine mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7Line the bottom and sides of a charlotte mold or springform pan with ladyfingers. Pour the cream mixture into the lined mold. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set.
- 8To serve, unmold the charlotte onto a serving plate. Garnish with additional almonds or whipped cream, if desired.
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