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Easy Lemon Charlotte / Icebox Cake
This Lemon Charlotte is a fast and easy no Bake Dessert. Made with lady fingers and a creamy lemon filling.
Prep Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
3 hrs
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 485 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
LEMON SYRUP
- ¾ cup water
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 peel lemon (no white part)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice or limoncello
FILLING
- 1½ cups mascarpone*
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon zest (approximately 2 lemons)
- 1½ cups cream whole, heavy or whipping cream (cold) at least 30% fat content
EXTRAS
- 25 lady fingers (more or less)
*remove mascarpone from the fridge 30 minutes before using.
Instructions
LEMON SYRUP
- In a small pot heat the water, peel and sugar, heat on medium heat until sugar has dissolved, then simmer on low medium heat for approximately 3 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, then stir in the juice or limoncello.
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FILLING
- In a large bowl beat the mascarpone, icing sugar (sifted), zest and cream, until very thick.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER
- Cut some of the lady fingers to fit the height of a 7½ - 8 inch springform pan. Place the cut fingers touching around the pan, place lady fingers cut and or whole to fit the bottom of the pan as a base. (Remaining lady fingers are for the 2nd layer).
- Brush a little of the syrup lightly (very lightly) over the lady fingers that are around the pan, then spoon half of the syrup on the cut lady finger base.
- Spread half the filling over the base then top with another layer of lady fingers drizzle the remaining syrup on top, then spread the remaining filling on top of the 2nd layer of lady fingers (or use a pastry tip and decorate the top with the filling). Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 3 - 4 hours or better over night. Remove the pan before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- A Lemon Charlotte should be covered and kept in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 2-3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
179mg
(60%)
Sodium
91mg
(4%)
Potassium
72mg
(2%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1440IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1440IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.