Charlotka is a classic pie, and in some interpretations a cake that does not require special culinary skills, but still pleases with its flavor and delicate texture. One of the most popular variants of this dessert includes cherries and apples, which perfectly complement each other, creating a harmonious combination of sweetness and sourness.
Cherries, with their bright and rich flavor, give the pie a little piquancy, and apples – juiciness and lightness.
This recipe for charlotte is ideal for both large family gatherings and cozy tea parties
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Thanks to the simplicity of preparation, you can easily please your family and friends with a juicy and flavorful dessert, which is ideal for both everyday table and festive events.
Ingredients:
- eggs – 5 pcs;
- sugar – 140 g;
- vanilla sugar – 10 g;
- salt – pinches;
- flour – 200 g;
- leavening agent – 1 tsp;
- lemon juice – 1/2 tsp;
- apple – 1 pc.
Ingredients for the cream:
- sour cream – 350 g;
- cream cheese – 300 g;
- powdered sugar – 120 g;
- cherries in their own juice.
Preparation of Charlotka:
Mix eggs with sugar, vanilla sugar and salt, beat until fluffy. Sift the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture, pour in the lemon juice and knead the dough.
Peel the apples from the insides and cut into thin small slices
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Place the plates on a
baking
tray lined with parchment, pour the batter into the
tray and bake the pie at 180 degrees for 30 minutes. For the cream, beat together the cheese with powdered sugar and sour cream to a fluffy mass.
Cut the uneven edges of the sponge cake and divide in two. Spread the cream on both cakes, specifically on the part with the apple layer.
Spread cherries on one of the biscuits, on the cream layer, cover with the second cake with the cream layer. Both cream layers should be combined.
Cover the top of the pie with cream. Leave the Charlotte in the refrigerator for 1 hour and then serve.
