Dulce de Leche Charlotte
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
A rich and creamy dessert featuring caramelized dulce de leche, layered with whipped cream and cookies.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 120 gbutter(softened)
- 150 gconfectioners' sugar
- 300 mldulce de leche
- 4 pieceeggs
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 300 mlheavy cream
- 120 mlunsalted milk
- 50 gunsalted butter, softened(for whipped cream)
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 200 gbiscuits(for crust)
- 5 gsalt
- 5 gbaking powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use an oven thermometer to ensure accuracy.
- 2
Prepare the biscuits: In a bowl, mix together flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter and mix until the dough comes together. Press the dough into the bottom of a 20cm (8 inch) round cake pan.
Tip: Press the dough evenly to ensure a flat base.
- 3
Bake the biscuits: Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
Tip: Let the biscuits cool completely to prevent breakage.
- 4
Prepare the dulce de leche: In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and dulce de leche. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and turns golden brown.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the dulce de leche.
- 5
Prepare the whipped cream: In a bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the whipped cream.
- 6
Assemble the charlotte: Pour dulce de leche into the cooled biscuit crust. Top with whipped cream. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Tip: Refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7
Serve: Slice the charlotte and serve chilled.
Tip: Garnish with additional whipped cream and biscuits, if desired.
- 8
Optional: Make a caramel sauce by heating dulce de leche in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and caramelized.
Tip: Drizzle the caramel sauce over the charlotte before serving.
- 9
Optional: Top the charlotte with additional whipped cream and biscuits for a decorative touch.
Tip: Use immediately to prevent the whipped cream from melting.
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