Notes on Making Charlotte Russe
Trusty pudding basin works just fine. No need to get a fancy charlotte mold.
When the cookbook says 24 lady fingers and the packet says 12 lady fingers, they're talking about the same amount. Must find another dessert that uses lady fingers.
Add the word "meanwhile" to the cookbook between cooling the custard on ice and whipping the cream & egg whites. Trust me.
Don't try this without an electric mixer. One must vigorously beat egg yolks, then cream, then egg whites. Then cream again. This is why the Tsars had servants.
Get *everyone* serving dinner to solemnly swear to take a picture of the final product. Someone might remember.
When the cookbook says 24 lady fingers and the packet says 12 lady fingers, they're talking about the same amount. Must find another dessert that uses lady fingers.
Add the word "meanwhile" to the cookbook between cooling the custard on ice and whipping the cream & egg whites. Trust me.
Don't try this without an electric mixer. One must vigorously beat egg yolks, then cream, then egg whites. Then cream again. This is why the Tsars had servants.
Get *everyone* serving dinner to solemnly swear to take a picture of the final product. Someone might remember.