Baking is loved by everyone. Pies are one of the oldest culinary dishes. And because of their recipes a great many. One of the easiest to prepare is a charlotte with berries or apples. Practically in every country, diligent housewives know how to bake this wonderful dessert.
How did the charlotte
It is generally believed that the charlotte came to us from Germany. In fact, the Germans borrowed it from the British. At first it was a pudding, which was prepared from soaked bread. Myakish laid on the bottom, then shifted a layer of berries or apples. Sometimes the pie was made multilayered. From above everything was covered with a layer of soaked bread and baked. Traditionally charlotte served warm with cream or some kind of sweet sauce. A classic German charlotte with berries or other fruits is prepared from white bread and custard. As a result of its culinary evolution, this pie was found among the French. True, the Russian charlotte was invented in London, but the French chef, who cooked for Alexander I. And during the reign of IV Stalin, the dessert was renamed apple apple.
How to cook Russian charlotte
During the years of his journey from country to country, the recipe for this wonderful pie has undergone various insignificant changes. Simplicity of its preparation and always excellent result have made charlotte the most popular delicacy. And in many cafes or restaurants you can find on the menu such an item as a charlotte with berries. The recipe is simple and easy. 4 eggs are taken one glass of sugar and flour. When mixing, a teaspoon of soda vinegar and a few chopped apples or a glass of berries is added. Bakes charlotte with berries in the oven at a temperature of 170 degrees before browning. If you want to try charlotte, which was prepared under the emperor, then replace the biscuit with the biscuit "savoyardi". Carefully place it in a baking dish. Fill with Bavarian cream and leave until the dessert thickens.
Cake filling
The most popular stuffing was always apples, because the price for them has always been low, and they grow almost everywhere. But a charlotte with berries or other fruits, too, is very delicious. If the berries are frozen, then they can be mixed with the mass, without waiting until they thaw. Sour fruit and berries are best sprinkled with sugar in addition. Pears, peaches, plums and apples cut into very thin slices: they will be more quickly baked. You can experiment with exotic ingredients, for example, bananas or mangoes. Some put jam or jam. This variety in the selection of the filling makes the charlotte a unique pie. He can be baked constantly, and he will not get tired, most importantly, change the filling.
Charlotte with Pumpkin
If you are bored with a charlotte with berries, then try replacing them with pumpkin. This fruit is very often used for desserts. At the bottom of the baking dish, first, thin slices of pumpkin are laid out. Then it is covered with sugar and cinnamon. And the top is poured all over the dough. This charlotte is baked as well as apple or berry. It will be very tasty if sprinkled on the top with powdered pie powdered sugar. Just wait until it cools down. Otherwise the powder from the steam will stick together and will not be crumbly. And be sure to brew herbal tea: with mint, melissa, thyme. You can put milk on the table. The uniqueness of the recipe makes it possible to bake this cake not only in the oven, but also in the multivark, and microwave oven. And if you wait for guests from minute to minute, then do not waste time in vain. Turn on the oven and whisk the dough. While your guests will consider family photos, the charlotte will have time to prepare. In microwave cooking time is reduced by three times. But before baking, be sure to check the instructions for your electronic assistant.