Charlotte

Origin: Florence, Italy

Source: Pellegrino Artusi, 1891

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Make a custard of milk, sugar, flour, egg and lemon zest.
  2. Make a syrup: boil water with sugar 10 minutes, then squeeze in a lemon when cold.
  3. Line a pudding mold with sliced sponge cake, layering fruit preserves and the custard.
  4. Pour in the syrup to soak the sponge; rest several hours, then unmold and serve. Serves eight.

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