Charlotte Russe

Rediscover this classic dessert.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Water
• 1 envelope Unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 cup Cream
• Ladyfingers or sliced sponge cake

Directions:

Add the water to a saucepan. Sprinkle on the gelatin. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Whisk in the milk and sugar.

Over low heat, heat the mixture, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken.

Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Chill.

Whip until firm peaks form.

In a separate bowl, whip the cream until firm peaks form.

Fold the two mixtures until blended.

Line a 1 1/2 quart dish with the ladyfingers (bottom and sides).

Pour in the mixture. Chill well.

Unmold or serve with a spoon.

~Nick Sundberg - http://www.emazing.com

Page created Anne Pemberton July 24, 2001. Edited Tue, June 3, 2003 . AP.