Description
Elegant Pumpkin Charlotte Royale weaves seasonal spices with delicate sponge cake, creating a sophisticated dessert that whispers autumn’s warmth. Silky pumpkin mousse nestled in intricate cake layers invites you to savor each luxurious bite of this French-inspired masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Dairy:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 package ladyfingers (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted white chocolate (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Vigorously whisk eggs and sugar until they transform into a pale, airy texture. Incorporate pumpkin puree, warm spices of cinnamon and ginger, and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Transfer the silky batter into a well-greased circular cake pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the surface sets and a gentle firmness emerges. Allow complete cooling.
- Create a decorative interior by carefully lining a charlotte mold with delicate ladyfingers, positioning them vertically and ensuring complete coverage.
- Whip heavy cream until soft, billowy peaks develop. Gently fold the cream into the cooled pumpkin mixture, maintaining a light, airy consistency.
- Carefully pour the pumpkin-cream blend into the ladyfinger-lined mold, ensuring even distribution. Seal the top and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Before presentation, drizzle or artfully decorate the surface with elegantly melted white chocolate for a sophisticated finishing touch.
Notes
- Egg Temperature Matters: Use room temperature eggs for a fluffier, more voluminous cake base that rises evenly and creates a softer texture.
- Spice Customization: Adjust the cinnamon and ginger quantities to match your flavor preference, or experiment with nutmeg and allspice for a more complex autumn taste profile.
- Ladyfinger Placement: Arrange ladyfingers tightly and slightly overlapping to create a seamless, leak-proof lining that prevents the cream from seeping through.
- Make-Ahead Magic: This dessert can be prepared a day in advance, allowing flavors to meld and develop a richer, more intense pumpkin essence while simplifying your serving preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg