strawberry charlotte

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Kathleen Bunting
Swanton, VT

A slick trick--a super dessert! Be ready to serve seconds--you'll have request. One of my children's birthday is late in July,and we'd celebrate her birthday on the beach. Nothing left to pack up. Very cheap to make.

(1 rating)
yield 8 to 10 cake lovers easy ; )
prep time 1 Hr

Ingredients For strawberry charlotte

  • 1
    jelly roll homemade or commercial
  • 1 pkg
    ( 3 ounces) strawberry flavored gelatin powder
  • 1 c
    hot water
  • 1 c
    miniature marshmallows
  • 10 oz
    strawberries frozen ( and fresh for garnish )
  • ** fresh is easy to work with to make the outside pretty
  • 1/4 c
    lemon juice
  • 2
    each egg whites
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    heavy whipping cream ( whipped )
  • 1 c
    pecans ( coarsely broken )

How To Make strawberry charlotte

  • 1
    Cut jelly roll into 1/2-inch slices.
  • 2
    Arrange slices over bottom and around sides of oiled 2 1/2-quart mixing bowl.
  • 3
    Dissolve gelatin in hot water.
  • 4
    Add marshmallows and partially defrosted strawberries,stirring until marshmallows dissolve.
  • 5
    Add lemon juice and chill until partially congealed.
  • 6
    Beat until fluffy.
  • 7
    Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar.
  • 8
    Fold into gelatin mixture. Blend in whipped cream and nuts.
  • 9
    Pile mixture lightly into jelly roll-lined mold.
  • 10
    Chill until firm. Unmold and garnish and serve.
  • 11
    It's pretty - tasty - and is still remembered for forty plus years.

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