Strawberry-Lemon Charlotte Russe with thyme Ladyfingers from The Vintage Baker: More Than 50 Recipes

Strawberry-Lemon Charlotte Russe with thyme Ladyfingers from The Vintage Baker: More Than 50 Recipes

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A Charlotte Russe, made by layering sponge cake, ladyfingers, or cookies with a creamy filling, and often stabilized with gelatin, is akin to a trifle or an icebox cake. The one updated here from t...

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  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
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  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
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  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Cooling rack
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • Scant ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 4 tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup [90 g] all-purpose flour
  • Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
  • 3 cups [720 ml] heavy cream
  • Scant ¼ tsp table salt
  • Scant ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 7 Tbsp [105 g] granulated sugar
  • 4 cups [455 g] strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup [60 g] confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 Tbsp limoncello, optional
  • 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon extract

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