Source: Zefirchik06, AdobeStockIt's hard to impress anyone with a charlotte, especially an apple one. But the situation becomes more interesting if you make it with apricots. This charlotte turns out even juicier and more tender, and what's more – we suggest experimenting with different types of dough. Catch our selection of the 12 best recipes!
1. Apricot Charlotte with Sour Cream
Source: pulse.mail.ruSour cream dough is inherently tender, porous, and not at all dry.
You will need: 3 eggs, 130 g sugar, 130 g sour cream, 150 g flour, 10 g vanilla sugar, 10 g baking powder, 500 g apricots.
Preparation: Whisk eggs and both types of sugar with a mixer, add sour cream and mix. Add sifted flour with baking powder. Place apricot halves in a baking dish, pour the batter over them, and bake the charlotte in the oven for 30-40 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius.
2. Apricot Charlotte with Kefir
Source: pinterest.comIt's not a problem even if the kefir is slightly expired – it's even better for the dough.
You will need: 200 ml kefir, 400 g apricots, 300 g flour, 3 eggs, 180 g sugar, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Mix slightly warm kefir with baking soda and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Whisk eggs with sugar using a mixer, add kefir and mix. Add sifted flour. Pour most of the batter into the pan, arrange apricot halves, and pour the remaining batter over them. Bake the charlotte in the oven for 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Apricot Charlotte in a Frying Pan
Source: 100foto.clubA simple, quick recipe that doesn't require an oven at all.
You will need: 120 g sugar, 80 g flour, 30 g butter, 3 eggs, 250 g apricots, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and add sifted flour with baking powder. Grease a frying pan with a mixture of oils and arrange sliced apricots. Pour the batter over them and cook the charlotte over medium heat with a lid for 10-15 minutes. Carefully flip it with the help of a plate and cook for another 7-10 minutes.
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4. Apricot Charlotte in a Multicooker
Source: karamelcafe.ruWe recommend greasing the multicooker bowl with a spoonful of oil just in case, to prevent the charlotte from sticking.
You will need: 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 3 eggs, 400 g apricots, cinnamon and vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla. Add sifted flour and cinnamon to taste. Place arbitrarily cut apricots into the multicooker bowl and pour the batter over them. Select the "Bake" mode for 45-50 minutes.
5. Healthy Apricot Charlotte
Source: postila.ruIt doesn't resemble classic charlotte at all, but it's very tasty and healthy.
You will need: 400 g cottage cheese, 400 g apricots, 4 eggs, 110 g oat flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, sweetener to taste.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese with a blender and separately whisk eggs until foamy. Combine both mixtures and add sifted oat flour with baking powder and sweetener. Fold in arbitrarily cut apricots into the dough, transfer everything to a baking dish, and cook the charlotte for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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6. Apricot and Apple Charlotte
Source: foxoutbox.ruWe recommend choosing sweet and sour apple varieties.
You will need: 3 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 3 tbsp sour cream, 1/2 packet baking powder, 1 cup flour, 3 apples, 5 apricots.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy, add sour cream and mix. Add sifted flour with baking powder. Place arbitrarily cut apples and apricots in a baking dish, and pour the batter over them. Bake the charlotte for about 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Apricot and Plum Charlotte
Source: mavink.comOptionally, add cinnamon or vanilla to the dough.
You will need: 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 3 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt, 150-200 g each of apricots and plums.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar, add sifted flour with salt and baking powder, and mix the dough. Arrange plum and apricot halves in a baking dish in any order. Pour the batter over them and cook the charlotte in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Apricot and Cherry Charlotte
Source: koolinar.ruFor a beautiful finish, sprinkle the готовая charlotte with powdered sugar.
You will need: 3 eggs, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 300 g cherries, 400 g apricots.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar, add sour cream, and then sifted flour with baking powder. Pit the cherries and apricots, place the fruits in a baking dish, and pour the batter over them. Bake the charlotte in the oven for 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Apricot and Cottage Cheese Charlotte
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruAnother non-classic, but definitely noteworthy recipe!
You will need: 3 eggs, 200 g sugar, 100 ml vegetable oil, 300 g cottage cheese, 250 g flour, 15 g baking powder, 7-8 apricots.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar, add oil and mix. Mash the cottage cheese and fold it into the mixture. Finally, add sifted flour with baking powder. Pour the batter into a baking dish and arrange apricot slices on top. Bake the charlotte for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Apricot Charlotte with Milk
Source: gotovim-vmeste2.livejournal.comFor a change, let's make a charlotte with a glaze.
You will need: 120 g flour, 140 g sugar, 50 g butter, 4 eggs, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 pinches salt, 300 g apricots, 100 ml milk, 3 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Whisk 3 eggs and 80 g sugar, add milk and then vegetable oil. Then add sifted flour with baking powder and salt. Lastly, fold in apricot slices into the batter, pour it into a baking dish, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Whisk the remaining egg, sugar, and melted butter. Pour the glaze over the charlotte about 10 minutes before it's done.
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11. Apricot and Strawberry Charlotte
Source: ohotamyasa.ruIf you don't like overly sweet pastries, use a little less sugar.
You will need: 2 eggs, 120 g flour, 100 g sugar, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 150 g apricots, 100 g strawberries.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and add sifted flour with baking powder. Dice the apricots and fold them into the batter. Pour it into a baking dish, arrange strawberries beautifully on top, and bake the charlotte in the oven for about 30-35 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius.
12. Apricot and Banana Charlotte
Source: botanichka.ruAn amazing dessert for tea or coffee!
You will need: 4 eggs, 120 g sugar, 100 g flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 1-2 bananas, 6-7 apricots.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar using a mixer until fluffy and add sifted flour with baking powder. Pour half of the batter into a baking dish, arrange arbitrarily cut fruits, and pour the remaining batter over them. Bake the charlotte for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.