Chocolate Charlotte
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This elegant Chocolate Charlotte is one of my favorite desserts to make because it comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for unexpected guests. The combination of rich chocolate with the nuttiness of almond flour creates something truly special, and I love that almond flour provides a good dose of protein and healthy fats compared to regular flour. The best part? You probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen already, which keeps costs down and the stress level even lower. It's fancy enough to impress but simple enough that anyone can master it.
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Ingredients
- 473 mlalmond flour
- 237 mlcocoa powder
- 125 gramsbutter(melted)
- 4eggs
- 237 mlsugar
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 473 mlheavy cream
- 200 gramschocolate(melted)
- 237 mlgraham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoonsalt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Combine almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
- 2
Add melted butter and stir until well combined.
- 3
Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan.
- 4
Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- 5
Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 7
Fold the whipped cream into the egg mixture.
- 8
Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- 9
Melt chocolate and spread over the filling.
- 10
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- 11
Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top before serving.
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