Description
Delightful Charlotte Royale brings French pastry elegance to dessert tables with luxurious layers of Swiss roll and silky bavarian cream. Elegant presentation and rich flavors make this classic French dessert a memorable finale for special gatherings you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 20 cm ready-made Swiss roll cakes, sliced
- 600 milliliters (2.5 cups) double cream
- 500 milliliters (2 cups) good-quality custard
Fruit Components:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) raspberries
- 200 grams (7 ounces) mixed summer fruit
- 300 milliliters (1.25 cups) strawberry or raspberry sauce
Supporting Ingredients:
- 6 egg whites
- 6 gelatine leaves
- 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
- Fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare a clean, greased bowl and carefully line the interior with evenly placed Swiss roll slices, ensuring complete coverage with minimal gaps.
- Sprinkle gelatine into cold water, allowing it to soften for several minutes, then gently incorporate into warm custard mixed with vibrant berry sauce.
- Whip cream until it reaches soft, billowy peaks, then separately whip egg whites to a similar consistency, maintaining light and airy texture.
- Delicately fold whipped cream, egg whites, and cooled custard mixture together, creating a smooth and uniform mousse with gentle movements.
- Distribute fresh fruit pieces across the lined bowl, then carefully pour the prepared mousse over the fruit, creating an elegant layered effect.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, allowing the mousse to set completely and flavors to meld together.
- When ready to serve, carefully invert the Charlotte Royale onto a serving platter, gently removing the bowl and cling film.
- Garnish with additional fresh berries and mint leaves, creating an attractive presentation that highlights the dessert’s elegant composition.
- Slice and serve chilled, ensuring each portion captures the beautiful layers and vibrant colors of this classic French dessert.
Notes
- Ensure Swiss roll slices are uniform and tightly packed to create a seamless, elegant exterior with no gaps.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother folding and better integration of custard, cream, and egg whites.
- Select ripe, sweet berries for maximum flavor intensity in the sauce and as garnish.
- Chill the mold beforehand to help the dessert set faster and maintain its shape when unmolding.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 416 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg