charlotte russe
a dessert made by lining a mold with sponge cake or ladyfingers and filling it with Bavarian cream.
a simpler version of this, consisting of a small piece of sponge cake topped with whipped cream and a candied cherry.
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British Dictionary definitions for charlotte russe
/ (ruːs) /
a cold dessert made in a mould with sponge fingers enclosing a mixture of whipped cream, custard, etc
Origin of charlotte russe
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