๐ซ Chocolate Charlotte
Serves: 24
๐งพ Ingredients:
16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
2 cups (480ml) cold milk
2 packages (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
ยฝ cup (60g) powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
24 bakery-style ladyfingers
๐จโ๐ณ Instructions:
Prepare the pudding:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set.Prepare the cream cheese mixture:
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.Combine pudding and cream cheese:
Gradually add the prepared pudding to the cream cheese, beating until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.Whip the cream:
In another bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.Fold in whipped cream:
Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-cream cheese mixture until well incorporated.Assemble the Charlotte:
Individual servings: Line the bottom and sides of small serving dishes or glasses with ladyfingers. Fill with the chocolate mixture.
Large Charlotte: Line the bottom and sides of a charlotte mold or springform pan with ladyfingers. Fill with the chocolate mixture.
Chill:
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to fully set.
โจ Optional:
Top with chocolate shavings or crushed cookies for extra flavor and texture before serving.