charlotte russe

[ roos ]

noun

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.

Origin of charlotte russe

1835–45; <French: literally, Russian charlotte

Words Nearby charlotte russe

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How to use charlotte russe in a sentence

You know the form in which it is used for the bakers charlotte russe.
A Course of Lectures on the Principles of Domestic Economy and Cookery | Juliet Corson
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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British Dictionary definitions for charlotte russe

charlotte russe

/ (ruːs) /

noun

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

Origin of charlotte russe

French: Russian charlotte

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