CHARLOTTE AU CHOCOLAT

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The perfect chocolate dessert; very rich. Must make at least 8 hours prior to serving. Very simple to make - please use the best chocolate you can afford - I use Callabeut, but you could use Lindt, Ghirardelli, Sharffenberger, etc. Will impress your friends...

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Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
3 tablespoons strong espresso
2 teaspoons dark rum
1 teaspoon olive oil
5 large eggs, seperated
24 whole ladyfingers (preferably homemade)
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons dark rum
2 cups lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a saucepan or double boiler melt the chocolate with the coffee, 2 tsp.
  • rum and oil.
  • Stir until smooth; cool.
  • One by one add the yolks to the cold melted chocolate, beating with a wire whisk.
  • In a separate bowl, stiffly beat the whties.
  • Fold the whites into the chocolate.
  • Leave in a cool place to set.
  • To assemble the cake: Pour the milk and remaining 2 tsp.
  • rum into a bowl.
  • One by one lightly dip the ladyfingers into the milk/rum and line the bottom and sides of a 8-cup (2 qt) springform pan.
  • Fill with half the chocolate mousse.
  • Cover with a layer of ladyfingers, then with the remaining mousse.
  • Finish with another layer of ladyfingers.
  • Refrigerate the charlotte for 8 hours or overnight covered in plastic wrap.
  • After unmolding, decorate if desired with swirls of sweetened whipped cream.

Jasbir Nicholas (Jazz,)
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Easy to make!


Mongoleean Queen
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Yum!


Ethan Hawkins
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Not my favorite.


Myron Dunbar
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Meh.


MD joray Shak
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Would make again!


Usama Khaskheli
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5 stars!


Qussay jaber
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This charlotte au chocolat was a bit disappointing. The mousse was not very flavorful and the ladyfingers were dry. I would not recommend this recipe to others.


King Nolove
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This charlotte au chocolat was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The mousse was very creamy and the ladyfingers were a nice touch. I would recommend this recipe to others who enjoy sweet desserts.


Tocine Briscoe
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This charlotte au chocolat was delicious! The mousse was rich and chocolatey, and the ladyfingers were a nice addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Md akram Khan
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This charlotte au chocolat was amazing! It was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful. The mousse was light and fluffy, and the ladyfingers were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Jacquelyn Morgan
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I found this charlotte au chocolat to be a bit bland. The mousse was not very flavorful and the ladyfingers were dry. I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Saud sania
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This charlotte au chocolat was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The mousse was very creamy and the ladyfingers were a nice touch. I would recommend this recipe to others who enjoy chocolate desserts.


George Boy
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I was very impressed with this charlotte au chocolat. The mousse was light and fluffy, and the ladyfingers were a nice addition. The dessert was also very easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kareeb Khan
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This charlotte au chocolat was delicious! The mousse was rich and chocolatey, and the ladyfingers were a nice touch. I especially liked the way the raspberries added a bit of tartness to the dessert. I would definitely make this again.


Jan Kurdi
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I made this charlotte au chocolat for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The mousse was so light and fluffy, and the ladyfingers were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this


dreama blankenship
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This charlotte au chocolat is absolutely decadent! The chocolate mousse is rich and creamy, and the ladyfingers add a nice touch of texture. I especially love the way the raspberries add a pop of color and flavor. This is definitely a special occasio


REHAM KHAN
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I was a bit skeptical about making this charlotte au chocolat because I'm not a very experienced baker. But I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to make. The mousse was simple to prepare, and the ladyfingers were a breeze to arrange. The fin


High Bred
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This was my first time making charlotte au chocolat, and it turned out beautifully! The instructions were easy to follow, and the end result was a stunning and delicious dessert. I will definitely be making this again.


Skboy 1
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I've made this charlotte au chocolat several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mousse is light and fluffy, and the ladyfingers add a nice crunch. I love that you can make it ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Andrew Schott
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This charlotte au chocolat was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of the rich chocolate mousse, the delicate ladyfingers, and the fresh raspberries was simply divine. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an impressive and delic