Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Charlotte Crémeuse au Citron, a light and indulgent dessert served in elegant glasses. This no-bake charlotte combines the creamy richness of mascarpone with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons, creating a perfect balance of flavors for sunny days or special occasions. Layered with light and airy ladyfinger biscuits, each spoonful melts in your mouth, leaving a delightful citrus aftertaste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g mascarpone
- 100 g crème fraîche
- 100 g sucre
- 2 citrons, pressés et zestés
- 10 biscuits à la cuillère
Instructions
- Prepare the cream: In a large bowl, combine the mascarpone, crème fraîche, and sugar. Whip for 2-3 minutes until smooth and glossy.
- Add citrus: Gently fold in the fresh lemon juice and zest until combined. You should smell the refreshing citrus aroma.
- Assemble the glasses: Place a layer of ladyfinger biscuits at the bottom of each glass. Crumble them slightly to fit.
- Fill with cream: Pour the lemon cream over the biscuits, filling each glass to about three-quarters full.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Before serving, remove the plastic wrap. Optionally, garnish with additional lemon zest or mint leaves for an elegant finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (125g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: For a more intense flavor, consider adding extra lemon zest. You can personalize this dessert by layering in fresh berries between the cream and cookies. Make the dessert a day in advance for even better flavor fusion.