| ukrainian Cherry Charlotte posted By Olga At Recipegoldmine.com 7/25/02 7:49:58 Am the Ukrainians Make A Variety Of Cherry Liqueurs. For The Charlotte, They Use A Sweet Ratafia. If You Aren't In The Habit Of Making Your Own Cherry Liqueur, You Can Use Kirsch Or Cherry Brandy. serves 4 To 6 1 1/2 Pounds Pitted Cherries
1/2 Cup Vanilla Sugar (divided)
1/2 Cup Cherry Liqueur Or Kirsch
1/2 Pound (about 36) Ladyfingers, Preferably Homemade
1 Cup Whipped Cream
extra Whipped Cream And Sugar For Serving put 1 Pound Of The Pitted Cherries In A Bowl With Half The Of The Sugar And 2 Tablespoons Cherry Liqueur. Liquidize In The Blender The Remaining Cherries With A Few Tablespoons Of Water. Mix With The Rest Of The Liqueur And Use It To Moisten The Ladyfingers. line The Bottom And Sides Of A Springform Pan With Some Of The Moistened Ladyfingers. fold The Remaining Sugar Into The Whipped Cream. Put A Generous Layer Of Cherries Over The Moistened Ladyfingers On The Bottom And Cover Them With A Layer Of Whipped Cream. Cover This With A Layer Of Ladyfingers. Continue In This Way, Finishing With A Layer Of Ladyfingers. Chill In The Refrigerator. unmold And Serve With More Sweetened Whipped Cream. |
