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Pear Charlotte

The elegance of this Pear Charlotte mousse cake lies in its simplicity and its taste. This classic French pastry is also known as Charlotte Russe; a recipe believed to have been created by the great chef Antonin Carème. Make the Charlotte: Place the yolks and sugar into a bowl and whisk well until the mixture become pale and fluffy. Bring the fruit puré to the boil and place…

Ingredients you will use

  • pear fruit purée,
  • egg yolks
  • sugar
  • gelatine leaves or 1 pouch
  • cream,
  • cooked diced pears in syrup
  • water
  • Poire William Eau de Vie,
  • ladyfingers
  • cooked halved pears in syrup
  • raspberry coulis

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