Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

charlotte-russe

Noun

/ˈʃɑːr.lət ˈruːs/

Definition

A dessert made with a cream filling set in a mold lined with ladyfingers or sponge cake.

Examples

For dessert, we served a delightful charlotte-russe topped with fresh berries.
She mastered the art of making a perfect chocolate charlotte-russe for her dinner parties.

Meaning

Charlotte-russe is a type of cold dessert that consists of a rich cream filling, often flavored with chocolate or fruit, which is encased in ladyfingers or sponge cake.