charlotte russe

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noun

1. a dessert made by lining a mold with sponge cake or ladyfingers and filling it with Bavarian cream.
2. a simpler version of this, consisting of a small piece of sponge cake topped with whipped cream and a candied cherry.

charlotte russe

/ ruːs /

noun

1. a cold dessert made in a mould with sponge fingers enclosing a mixture of whipped cream, custard, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of charlotte russe¹

1835–45; < French: literally, Russian charlotte

Word History and Origins

Origin of charlotte russe¹

French: Russian charlotte

Example Sentences

You know the form in which it is used for the bakers charlotte russe.

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An equally notable tower is the stately white charlotte russe.

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I think myself a bit of something light and nice, like eclairs or a charlotte russe, is ever so much more ladylike and nice.'

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She does embroidery—exquisite embroidery, and lace work that looks like charlotte russe.

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There was orange gelatine and charlotte russe, and some delicious nut sandwiches.

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