Our Charlotte Russe Dessert features strawberries and COOL WHIP. 1 env. KNOX Unflavored Gelatine Place half the ladyfingers on bottom of 9-inch springform pan, cutting as needed to completely cover bottom of pan. Stand remaining ladyfingers, rounded-sides out and flat-sides in, around edge of pan; set aside.
Queen charlotte is actually quite forgiving. (Keep this quiet.) You can buy the ladyfingers. The only part that involves real cooking is the filling, Bavarian cream -- another dessert that’s in unjustified eclipse. The lush Bavarian cream is the part that amazes people.
Simplified versions of Charlotte Russe have had their moments over the years. For example, in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, individual Charlotte Russe were a popular treat sold in bakeries, candy stores, and luncheonettes in some New York City neighborhoods.
An unadorned Charlotte Russe doesn't look as special as it tastes, so many cooks garnish their unmolded creation with fresh fruit, chocolate curls, or colorful jam. Was this page helpful? What Is a Trifle?