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Honey Charlotte Russe Dessert

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A delicious dessert for special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup made up lemon gelatin
  • 1 packet sponge fingers (lady fingers)
  • 1 lb (450g) strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon unflavoured gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 cups heavy cream (450g double cream)
  • Strawberries to decorate


Method

  • Lightly oil 1.5 litre (2.5 pint) mould or bowl.
  • Pour a thin layer of lemon gelatin into the bottom and chill.
  • Dip the sponge finger into the remaining lemon gelatin and arrange upright around the inside of the mould pushing the ends into the gelatin already in the mould. Trim to fit and chill.
  • Mash the strawberries with lemon juice and honey.
  • Sprinkle the unflavoured gelatin on the hot water and whisk to dissolve. Add to the strawberries.
  • Whisk the cream and fold into the strawberry mixture.
  • Pour into the mould, smooth over the surface and refrigerate until set.
  • Turn out the dessert, dipping the mould in hot water to loosen if necessary.
  • Decorate with strawberries.


Comments

writer20 7 months ago

Look and sounds very good. I'm bookmarking it.

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Thank you writer20, hope you enjoy it.

Sunnie Day 7 months ago

Oh boy Rosemay this looks delish..will have to give this a try..Thank you for sharing.

Sunnie

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Hi Sunnie. It is 'delish' I hope you enjoy it too.

Thank you for taking a look

john000 7 months ago

The photo sells the whole hub. Delicious looking! Good hub.

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Hi John Delicious tasting too.

Thank you

SanneL 7 months ago

Wow! Delish recipe. I will have to bookmark this one.

Great photo!

Sannel

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Thank you Sannel I hope you enjoy it

prasetio30 7 months ago

I sound delicious. Sure...and yummy. Thanks for share this recipe with us. I can't wait to taste this soon. Vote up!

Prasetio

Hyphenbird 7 months ago

This is beautiful. I will make it for the next church social we have. Everyone will think I slaved all day long. Thanks so much for the recipe.

thebluestar 7 months ago

Oh wow what a stunning dessert. One for the Christmas recipe book I think. The masterpiece of my boxing day buffet. Will have to try it out first thou.

Becky Katz 7 months ago

Always looking for a fancy dessert for holidays. Looks like I found a good one.

Movie Master 7 months ago

I started drooling as soon as I saw the photo, probably more information than you needed to know...

Wonderful recipe Rosemay, can't wait to make it!

thank you for sharing, best wishes MM

Sueswan 7 months ago

Looks delicious Rosemay! Thanks for sharing.

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Thank you Prasetio it is always a pleasure to see you. I hope you enjoy this one

Thank you for the vote

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Hi Hyphen. Everyone is going to be so impressed with you. It looks so good but is so easy to do.

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Hi thebluestar This is going to impress everyone on Boxing day.

I love your new profile photo, is that your latest grandchild?

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Morning Becky. This one looks so good but is so easy to do and will be perfect. Thank you

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Haha Drool away MM I can understand that, it is a delish dessert.Enjoy

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Hi Sue I hope you enjoy this one.

Thank you for visiting

always exploring 7 months ago

Rosemary, This looks so good and not too difficult to prepare. I will try this one.. Thank you....

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Hi Ruby. Its easy and everyone will think you're a master chef. Hope you enjoy

mckbirdbks 7 months ago

Hello Rosemary, this makes me wish I could cook or knew a cook, or hmmm. It looks very good.

b. Malin 7 months ago

What I like about this Recipe is EVERYTHING! It really is quite simple to make, and so I just might make it! Thanks for sharing another good one Rosemay.

WillStarr 7 months ago

Bookmarked!

Up and useful.

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Hi Mick Thats the beauty of this you don't need to be able to cook. Be adveturous and give it a try.

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Hi b. Malin Yes simple to make but looks quite impressive so be daring, I'm sure Lover Man will love it

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Thank you for bookmarking Will. I'm sure you'll love this one.

Thank you for the vote

thelyricwriter 7 months ago

Sounds great my dear Rosemay.Well worth trying.

Rosemay50 7 months ago

TLW well worth trying its delish

Thank you for popping in

Dexter Yarbrough 7 months ago

My, my, my Rosemay! I wish I could have a special occasion everyday! Not only bookmarked but going to give this a try with my daughters. Should make for a fun time and delicious dessert. Voted up, up and away!

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Morning Dexter You can create a special occasion just whenever you want to. I can see you and your daughters are going to have a lot of fun making this dessrt together.

Thank you for the bookmark and the vote

Susan Starts Now 7 months ago

I've always loved the name of this dessert, but never knew what it contained. Looks like it would be a really fun dessert to make with kids. Thanks for sharing your recipe - your photo looks good enough to eat!

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Nice to meet you Susan. yes I can see how you would have a lot of fun makng this with the kids, they would love it. I hope you enjoy it.

Charles Webb-it 7 months ago

Oh Man!! im on a no fat diet and i just seen this Russe.I think i will stare at it for few minutes. nice i will try this recipe soon.

Rosemay50 7 months ago

Haha Charles you can always go for a long walk afterwards... :-) I hope you enjoy it.

RedElf 6 months ago

I have bookmarked this delicious-looking recipe for future reference - delightful.

Rosemay50 6 months ago

Hi RedElf Thank you for stopping by. You will enjoy this dessert, I know you will its delicious

moonlake 3 months ago

This looks great. I love this kind of dessert. Will bookmark "SHARE"

Rosemay50 3 months ago

Hi Moonlake

The is a delish dessert, you will love it.

Thank you for bookmarking and for the share.

PegCole17 2 months ago

Oh that picture is the best ever. Yummo! I love the sound of this dessert with all my favorite ingredients: heavy cream, strawberries and lemon gelatin. I'll be printing this one out and writing your name at the top. Thank you Rosemay.

Peg

Rosemay50 2 months ago

Hi Peg

It is so delicious, you will savour every mouthful, just watch the hips :)

Thank you for popping in

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