Cranberry Charlotte: Oven-Baked Recipe + 7 Step-by-Step Photos

Homemade baked goods are distinguished by their incredible aroma and flavor. However, there's a misconception that they're time-consuming and difficult to prepare. I hasten to assure you—that's not the case. Today, I'll prove it with a unique lingonberry charlotte. I guarantee this dessert will definitely leave no one indifferent!

Nutritional value per serving

353 kcal

Proteins: 11 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 49 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 8

There are countless Charlotte recipes. Some use traditional ingredients, others layer it with meringue, and still others swap out the ingredients for healthier alternatives. Today's recipe differs from the classic only in that I use lingonberries instead of apples.

Lingonberries are an incredibly healthy berry. They help normalize metabolism and strengthen blood vessel walls and the heart muscle. Therefore, they are a must-have in your diet. A pie with lingonberries won't improve your health, but it will bring you immense pleasure with every bite.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Ingredients

Servings

Flour

250 G
Sugar

180 G
Vanilla sugar

8 G
Egg C1

3 pcs
Sour cream

110 G
Vegetable oil

60 G
Baking powder

1.5 tsp
Cowberry

120 G
Salt

1 pinch
Powdered sugar

1 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1

Crack the eggs into a deep bowl and combine them with the sugar, a pinch of salt, and vanilla sugar. Whisk until smooth.

Step 2

Add sour cream and vegetable oil to the egg-sugar mixture. Mix everything well.

Step 3

Add flour and baking powder to the dough. Knead the dough until smooth. It's important to sift the flour, as otherwise the dough may be lumpy.

Step 4

Add lingonberries to the dough and mix well.

Step 5

Take a baking pan and pour the dough into it. Smooth it out.

Step 6

We bake the charlotte in an oven preheated to 180 °C for 40 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly. Then, remove it from the pan, decorate with powdered sugar, and cut into slices.

Answers to frequently asked questions

Which berries are better to use - fresh or frozen?

Experienced housewives know that fresh berries can be frozen and preserved until winter. Therefore, the question of making a charlotte with frozen lingonberries This is very relevant. Of course, you can make it this way. You don't need to defrost the berries first. That will add extra moisture to the pie.

How to check if a pie is ready?

To be absolutely sure the charlotte is baked through, pierce it with a skewer. Then, check the skewer; if it comes out clean and easily, the pie is ready.

Why does the charlotte cake burn on the outside but not bake through on the inside?

The first reason for this phenomenon is that the oven was not preheated enough. For the pie to bake well and be lush, it should be baked at 180°C. This could also have happened if the oven door was opened while the dessert was baking. A sudden temperature change negatively affects the sponge cake, turning it into a sticky, inedible mass.

This lingonberry charlotte is sure to be a beautiful addition to your holiday table. Sprinkle it with powdered sugar, top with berries, and serve individually. Enjoy!

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